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Step forward for safe spaces welcomed by MDU

The Medical Defence Union (MDU) has welcomed a vote in the House of Lords to strengthen the ‘safe-space’ provisions under which healthcare professionals can take part in investigations that take place following a patient safety incident. Dr Matthew Lee, MDU chief executive said: “The need to move away from a culture of blame, to one… Read more »

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MDU initiative sees foundation doctor members raise over £30,000 for the Royal Medical Benevolent Fund and the Doctors’ Support Network

Foundation Year 1 members (FY1) of the Medical Defence Union (MDU) have raised over £30,000 which will be divided between the Royal Medical Benevolent Fund and the Doctors’ Support Network, two charities which provide health, wellbeing and financial support to doctors and medical students across the UK. The MDU reduced the first-year subscription from £10 to £5 for… Read more »

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Opposition show united front on climate change

The Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats presented a united front today when they called on the new environment secretary to join their climate change consensus. They welcomed David Miliband to his new job and urged him to join their agreement, also signed by Plaid Cymru, the SNP and the DUP, calling for annual carbon emission… Read more »

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Thatcher admitted to hospital

Margaret Thatcher is due to return home this morning after a health scare saw her admitted to hospital last night. The 80-year-old former Conservative prime minister was admitted to the Chelsea and Westminster hospital in London after feeling faint during a visit to the hairdressers. But a spokesman for the hospital said it was merely… Read more »