Press releases

The Medical Defence Union responds to NAO report on clinical negligence costs

17 October 2025

The National Audit Office's report on clinical negligence costs highlights many issues raised by the MDU's ongoing campaign for change in the system.

MDU welcomes additional funding for NHS Practitioner Health

8 September 2025

The Medical Defence Union (MDU) today welcomed the government’s announcement that NHS Practitioner Health (NHSPH) will be funded for a further three years.

MDU highlights importance of communication skills when treating patients with dementia

2 September 2025

The Medical Defence Union (MDU) has today emphasised the importance of adapting communication skills to patients who have dementia.

MDU celebrates 140th anniversary following publication of annual report

11 August 2025

The Medical Defence Union (MDU) celebrates its 140th anniversary in 2025, with this milestone recognised in its newly published annual report and accounts.

MDU comment on the GMC's Workplace report 2025

7 August 2025

Responding to the GMC's Workplace report 2025, Tom Reynolds, Director of Policy and Communications at the MDU, said:

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%.