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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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Oyster cards 'should be used everywhere'
Oyster cards ‘should be used everywhere’

Oyster cards should be rolled out across the whole country to increase public transport use, a thinktank has found. In a report published today, Centre for Cities said such a move would drive up bus use and improve public transport in the UK’s built-up areas. The Oyster card is currently used in London by commuters… Read more »

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Passengers lose £1 billion on rail delays
Passengers lose £1 billion on rail delays

Delays on journeys last year cost passengers £1 billion in lost time, MPs have found. The loss comes despite the fact those using rail networks forked out £5.1 billion in fares, the public accounts committee revealed. Passengers often complain about the lack of information when delays occur, which is due to poor communications between Network… Read more »