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Step forward for safe spaces welcomed by MDU

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 »

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MDU initiative sees foundation doctor members raise over £30,000 for the Royal Medical Benevolent Fund and the Doctors’ Support Network

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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David Cameron says 2007 will be when Labour's "dark side comes to the fore"
Tories to put working families first in 2007

The Conservatives will portray themselves as the party for the working families of Britain with new policies designed to revitalise social mobility, the party’s leader has announced. In his new year message, David Cameron writes that the government has backtracked on promises to help people from all backgrounds prosper in society and has made the… Read more »

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MagLev trains are among the projects being considered by the Tories
Tories back high-speed rail lines

The Conservatives are backing detailed studies into three major potential rail projects, including the Maglev ‘levitating’ train and a high-speed north-south rail line. Shadow transport secretary Chris Grayling said that although he accepted the need for short-term projects, such as cutting congestion on certain roads, Britain’s long-term transport needs may require some new major infrastructure… Read more »