

Changes to the GMC’s core guidance for doctors could lead to more regulatory investigations, the MDU warned today. The GMC is currently consulting on a new version of Good Medical Practice including widening the scope of the standards against which all doctors will be judged. Setting these standards is a key function of the GMC. By clearly… Read more »
A review of nurse practitioner cases notified to leading medical defence organisation, the Medical Defence Union (MDU), has found nurses now face a similar range of medico-legal investigations into incidents as doctors. Between 2017 and 2021, the MDU helped 400 nurse members with medico-legal processes including complaints, claims, disciplinary procedures and NMC investigations. The MDU… Read more »
A major Labour reshuffle has seen leading Blairites cleared from front bench positions, as Ed Miliband cements his control over the party.
With an attack on Ralph Miliband’s patriotism, the Daily Mail went against the British sense of fair play and ceded one of the right’s big tactical advantages against Ed Miliband.