Press releases

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.

MDU responds to Prime Minister's announcement that government will abolish NHS England

13 March 2025

The MDU urges government to prioritise frontline challenges as NHS England abolition announced.

Doctors more sleep deprived now than after the pandemic, MDU survey finds

3 March 2025

More doctors are reporting their ability to treat patients is being affected by feeling sleep deprived at work, a Medical Defence Union (MDU) survey has found.

GPs raise confidentiality concerns with MDU about patients on weight loss medications

4 February 2025

We advise GPs how to respond to requests from online pharmacies to disclose information.

MDU responds to government report on NHS finances

29 January 2025

Controlling clinical negligence costs should be part of government plans for improving NHS finances.

MDU champions members health and wellbeing in parliament debate

22 January 2025

The MDU has partnered with MPs to secure a debate in the House of Commons focusing on the health and wellbeing of doctors.