The Medical Defence Union (MDU) has welcomed a vote in the House of Lords to strengthen the ‘safe-space’ provisions under which healthcare professionals can take part in investigations that take place following a patient safety incident. Dr Matthew Lee, MDU chief executive said: “The need to move away from a culture of blame, to one… Read more »
Foundation Year 1 members (FY1) of the Medical Defence Union (MDU) have raised over £30,000 which will be divided between the Royal Medical Benevolent Fund and the Doctors’ Support Network, two charities which provide health, wellbeing and financial support to doctors and medical students across the UK. The MDU reduced the first-year subscription from £10 to £5 for… Read more »
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By Liz Stephens The head of the Independent Schools Council (ISC) warned today that it may consider legal action against the Charity Commission’s new ‘means testing’ for charitable status. The organisation, which represents the country’s top independent schools, is angry about the recent moves to force private schools to open up their facilities to more… Read more »
