Press releases

GPs raise confidentiality concerns with MDU about patients on weight loss medications

4 February 2025

We advise GPs how to respond to requests from online pharmacies to disclose information.

MDU responds to government report on NHS finances

29 January 2025

Controlling clinical negligence costs should be part of government plans for improving NHS finances.

MDU champions members health and wellbeing in parliament debate

22 January 2025

The MDU has partnered with MPs to secure a debate in the House of Commons focusing on the health and wellbeing of doctors.

MDU initiative sees foundation doctor members give over £40,000 to charity partners

16 January 2025

MDU members are donating £5 from subscriptions, raising over £40,000 in 2024 to support Doctors in Distress and the Royal Medical Benevolent Fund.

Hidden impact of domestic abuse on doctors revealed in MDU journal

19 December 2024

The RMBF has seen an increase in cases of domestic abuse involving doctors.

MDU hopes claims costs will reduce following change to the PI discount rate

2 December 2024

The increased rate in England and Wales will potentially save millions of pounds in compensation payments.

MDU backs call for more training and support for all doctors

28 November 2024

We respond to the latest GMC workforce report

MDU urges government not to backtrack on clinical negligence reform

25 November 2024

We provide evidence to a government committee on the need for reforms to protect NHS finances.

MDU training professional one of first in country to receive membership award

19 November 2024

City & Guilds has awarded James Godber for his excellent training skills

MDU welcomes the launch of the governments Change NHS initiative

21 October 2024

The MDU today welcomed the launch of the government’s new Change NHS initiative.