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MDU welcomes step forward for openness and learning in NHS

After a successful campaign to improve the safe space provisions in the Health and Care Bill, the Medical Defence Union (MDU) explains why this is a step forward for patient safety. Following its return from the House of Lords to the House of Commons this week, both chambers have now agreed that coroners should not routinely… Read more »

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MDU offers free membership for doctors fleeing war in the Ukraine

The Medical Defence Union (MDU), the UK’s leading medical defence organisation, announced today it will be offering to waive the first year of membership subscriptions for doctors who are fleeing the Ukraine or other conflict zones and are looking to resume practice in NHS roles. This follows news that the GMC is planning to fast track… Read more »

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Gordon Brown speaks out against "secessionist forces"
“We are stronger together” – PM defends union

Gordon Brown has today written in defence of the union, arguing “secessionist forces” are loudly at work to undermine it. Writing in the Telegraph, the prime minister said: “We must be resolute in defending the union and argue against those who put it at risk.” Mr Brown argued the union is a force for good… Read more »

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Brown wants statement of British values
Brown stresses Britishness over ‘English question’

Gordon Brown today denied suggestions an “English question” hangs over his premiership. Addressing the Commons liaison committee, Mr Brown rejected calls for a separate English parliament. Instead he quoted a recent opinion poll showing English support for the union is “very high indeed”. “With the whole of the UK there is a recognition of the… Read more »