Press releases

MDU welcomes findings of independent review into Dr Arora case

2 November 2022

The MDU welcomes the findings of an independent review of the GMC’s handling of the case involving MDU member, Dr Manjula Arora.

MDU calls on government to make regulatory reform top priority

28 October 2022

MDU medico-legal agenda outlines government priorities.

Clinical negligence liabilities overshadow public finances, MDU warns

26 July 2022

The Medical Defence Union (MDU) says it is extremely worrying that the amount of money earmarked to cover the total cost of clinical negligence claims (including both IBNR and PPOs) against the NHS in England has risen to £128.6 billion.

Sleep deprived doctors concerned about patient safety

17 January 2022

MDU survey finds tiredness impairs doctors' ability to care for patients.

Creating a safe space in investigations: The Health and Care Bill and the creation of the Health Services Safety Investigations Body

9 September 2021

As MPs begin detailed scrutiny of the Health and Care Bill, MDU head of government and external relations, Thomas Reynolds, explains why we are urging MPs to make a small but crucial amendment to the legislation.

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Health and Care Bill

14 July 2021

As the Health and Care Bill has its second reading in the House of Commons, MDU head of government and external relations Thomas Reynolds shares his reflections.

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The future of judicial review

29 June 2021

The MDU recently responded to proposals from the Ministry of Justice to reform the judicial review process.

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Reforming the GMC

29 June 2021

The MDU has responded to an eagerly awaited consultation on reforming healthcare professional regulation across the UK.

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A changing personal injury discount rate (PIDR) in Northern Ireland: MDU response

17 August 2020

The MDU has responded to the Department of Justice in Northern Ireland's consultation on changes to how the personal injury discount rate (PIDR) is set.

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Statutory duty of candour in Northern Ireland: MDU submission

17 September 2019

The MDU recently submitted a document to the NI Department of Health's IHRD (Inquiry Into Hyponatraemia-related Deaths) Duty of Candour Workstream, relating to on-going work aimed at establishing a statutory duty of candour in the country.