Press releases

MDU responds to NHS Resolutions annual report

18 July 2025

In response to NHS Resolution’s annual report for 2024, Thomas Reynolds, Director of Policy and Communications at the Medical Defence Union, said:

MDU response to PAC clinical negligence inquiry

15 July 2025

Following the announcement of the Public Accounts Committee inquiry into the costs of clinical negligence, Thomas Reynolds, Director of Policy and Communications at the MDU, said:

The government's 10 Year Health Plan - the MDU's response

2 July 2025

The Medical Defence Union (MDU) has responded to the government’s long-awaited 10 Year Health Plan for the NHS.

MDU congratulates Paula Sussex CBE as new Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman

1 July 2025

The MDU responded to the appointment of Paula Sussex CBE as the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO).

MDU welcomes increased NHS spending in government's 2025 Spending Review

11 June 2025

The Medical Defence Union (MDU) today welcomed the government's announcement in its 2025 Spending Review that funding for NHS services will increase by 3%.

MDU welcomes GMC statement on regulatory reform

12 May 2025

The MDU today welcomed confirmation from the GMC that the government intends to prioritise reform of healthcare regulation in the UK, starting with the regulatory framework for doctors.

MDU highlights 'Explain my Procedure' learning resource in latest journal

29 April 2025

The MDU highlights the work of Professor David Wald, founder of an animation platform explaining procedures to patients, in the latest issue of the journal.

MDU welcomes latest HSSIB report into the impact of staff fatigue on patient safety

24 April 2025

The Medical Defence Union (MDU) welcomes a new report warning that NHS staff fatigue is still not recognised as a serious risk to patient safety.

The MDU urges government to reform clinical negligence law following spring statement

26 March 2025

The MDU calls for clinical negligence reform in response to the chancellor's 2025 spring statement.

APPG for Healthcare Workers to highlight areas of concern for healthcare professionals

19 March 2025

The new All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Healthcare Workers held its inaugural meeting yesterday in parliament.