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Former GP appointed to lead MDU professional services team

The Medical Defence Union (MDU) has appointed Dr Caroline Fryar as professional services director to lead the team guiding, supporting, and defending healthcare professionals with ethical and medico-legal issues. Dr Fryar has worked at the MDU for seventeen years in various roles, most recently as director of medical services. She was previously a GP. Caroline… Read more »

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Tuition fees: Student protests gather momentum

By Ian Dunt The protest against tuition fees appeared close to becoming a fully-fledged movement today, as student leaders across the country planned events to bring pressure on the government. Activists have been galvanised by the level of attendance on Wednesday, despite events being overshadowed by violence at Tory HQ in Millbank. A nationwide day… Read more »