Press releases

MDU welcomes the launch of the governments Change NHS initiative

21 October 2024

The MDU today welcomed the launch of the government’s new Change NHS initiative.

Medical centre developing groundbreaking technology wins big at NHS Parliamentary Awards

16 October 2024

A medical centre pioneering an innovative remote monitoring and digital communication platform won the prestigious The Future NHS Award at recent NHS Parliamentary Awards, which was sponsored by the MDU

Medical Defence Union sponsors NHS Parliamentary Awards

9 October 2024

The Medical Defence Union is delighted to announce its sponsorship of the upcoming NHS Parliamentary Awards ceremony in Westminster on Monday 14 October 2024.

MDU hopes for positive impact on claims costs after change to PI discount rate

27 September 2024

The personal injury discount rate (PIDR) in Scotland and Northern Ireland has been increased.

MDU calls on government to prioritise regulatory reform

23 September 2024

The MDU published its government priorities today to coincide with the Labour party conference, with reform of the GMC’s fitness to practise processes being top of the list.

MDU welcomes wide-ranging report by Lord Darzi on how to fix NHS

12 September 2024

We welcome the government’s recognition that healthcare professionals are working in a broken system.

Doctors get advice on new death certificates from MDU

9 September 2024

New rules governing death certification take effect from today in England and Wales.

Doctors warned by MDU about AI complaint responses

3 September 2024

An article in the MDU journal warns against using AI to draft medical complaint responses.

Prestigious royal award for MDU employee training programme

19 August 2024

The excellence of the Medical Defence Union’s training for its membership team has once more been recognised by HRH the Princess Royal.

MDU calls on government to prioritise action on clinical negligence costs

6 August 2024

As our annual report is published, we urge the government to address the cost of clinical negligence.