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We’re proud to speak up on behalf of our members. Today, GPOnline reports our findings on the ‘silent emergency’ of suicidal ideation among GPs. We’d like to highlight resources available for anyone who might be struggling. MDDUS members can also access ‘YourHalo’, a 24/7

'You work through lunch, you start early, you leave late all to stay on top of things. But you never do.' Dr John Holden, chief medical officer at MDDUS and former GP partner, explains why compassion fatigue is rife in general practice buff.ly/429VGot

This week is National Apprenticeship Week! Partnering with QA, we’ve benefitted from developing the talent of our dedicated apprentices Since completing her apprenticeship in 2023, our colleague Kerry has continued to use what she learned in her role in Customer Services

Medico-legal adviser, Dr Emily Shepherd feels privileged to witness the strength women bring to medicine. She reflects: I want to celebrate the incredible women working in medicine. Your dedication, resilience and compassion are invaluable to patient care. You navigate unique

📢 This International Women’s Day, HR Adviser Catarina Velez discusses how workplace policies can create real change for women and #AccelerateAction for a more inclusive workplace. #IWD2025 #WomenAtWork #DiversityAndInclusion

👩‍⚕️ This International Women’s Day, Dr Kate Arrow discusses the unique challenges women face in medicine and the changes that #AccelerateAction. #IWD2025 #WomenInMedicine #EquityInHealthcare

We were delighted to deliver 100 Easter eggs to Launch Foods in Glasgow and St Luke’s Community Centre in London, all kindly donated by our colleagues Both organisations do brilliant work to support children and families in their communities. Thank you to everyone who donated 💛

MDDUS was established in 1902, at the time to meet the demand of Scottish doctors and dentists for an MDO with unique knowledge of Scots law. Nine doctors and one dentist attended the first meeting – since then we’ve grown to more than 65,000 members across the UK!

In our first big legal case, MDDUS successfully defended Dr Marion Gilchrist, one of the first two women to gain a medical degree in Scotland. Alongside her accomplished career in general practice, Dr Gilchrist was a suffragist who spent her life campaigning for women’s rights.

During WW1 our member Dr Cooke, serving in Egypt, wrote to MDDUS for help obtaining ‘liberation’ after his term of duty. After correspondence with MDDUS, the War Office agreed to ‘liberate’ him and he was able to sail for home.

By the 1920s, there was a serious need for reform in dental legislation to prevent people with no qualifications from practising dentistry. MDDUS consulted members, arranged meetings between practitioners and submitted evidence to the committee to inform policy and drive change.

MDDUS suspended subscriptions for members in the armed forces during WW2. Members like Mr Sandy Flockhart, a dentist whose extraordinary story includes parachuting through gunfire with a 60 lb kitbag tied to his ankle and learning dental mechanics in a POW camp.

One of MDDUS’ cases contained a landmark judgement on the establishment of liability by a doctor when Dr Hanley found himself facing legal action after a needle broke. He was found not liable to pay damages and Lord President Clyde delivered the now famous judgement:

Alexander Macgregor was largely responsible for organising the Dental Health Benefits Scheme after the war. He was a respected MDDUS member and the longest serving office-bearer in MDDUS history. He died in 1963 at the age of eighty-nine.

Facing an inquiry in the Falkland Islands after fire destroyed the King Edward VII hospital, Dr Bleaney called MDDUS. An adviser went the distance – travelling 8,000 miles to support her. The final report commended Dr Bleaney for doing all she could to alleviate fire risks.

MDDUS introduced our legal advice helpline thirty-four years ago, giving members access to 24/7 expert legal advice. Since then, the service has gone from strength to strength - in 2023 we helped with more than twelve thousand advice queries across our medical and dental teams.

In 2007, MDDUS opened our Legal Services Department at our London Office, enabling us to provide a more convenient service to our members in England and Wales. From Scottish origins to UK-wide reach, we’re proud to support members across the nation.

Today, MDDUS continues our historic legacy of expertise, integrity and advocacy, looking towards the future and building from strong foundations. In 2023 we: 🩺 Handled 7274 total medical cases 🦷 Handled 3407 total dental cases 🤝 Achieved a customer satisfaction rating of 94%