News and updates 12/09/2024 Revamp of regulations to certify cause of death Preview Article Revamp of regulations to certify cause of death Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview As the new death certification regulations come into force, Medicolegal Consultant Dr Emma Davies looks at the implications for general practice staff. Read more Article contains Text
News and updates 19/08/2024 Maintaining good care during collective action Preview Article Maintaining good care during collective action Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Medical Protection sets out guidance on factors that members will need to consider regarding GP collective action Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Career planning Professionalism Generic Medicine
Press release 24/07/2024 New Government must turn its hand to rising clinical negligence costs Preview Article New Government must turn its hand to rising clinical negligence costs Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Dr Rob Hendry, Medical Director at Medical Protection Society (MPS), comments on the NHS Resolution’s annual report and accounts 2023/2024. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 28/06/2024 Too many overseas trained doctors still not getting NHS induction the... Preview Article Too many overseas trained doctors still not getting NHS induction they deserve Time to read article: 8 mins Close Preview More needs to be done to improve NHS inductions for international medical graduates, if we want the NHS and patients to continue benefiting from their expertise and contribution, according to Medical Protection Read more Article contains Text
Press release 14/06/2024 MPS Foundation appoints Professor Gozie Offiah as next Chair Preview Article MPS Foundation appoints Professor Gozie Offiah as next Chair Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview The MPS Foundation has announced the appointment of Professor Gozie Offiah as its new Chair. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 10/06/2024 Medical Protection Society goes green Preview Article Medical Protection Society goes green Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Medical Protection Society has announced significant progress towards achieving net zero emissions in its operations by 2027. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 13/05/2024 Medical Protection calls for accountability, wellbeing and workforce... Preview Article Medical Protection calls for accountability, wellbeing and workforce to be key focus for next UK Government Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Medical Protection has released its Priorities for the Next Government report, calling on the next UK Government to prioritise critical issues currently impacting healthcare professionals and patients. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 28/04/2024 Medical Protection endorses SAS Collective’s work to improve and prot... Preview Article Medical Protection endorses SAS Collective’s work to improve and protect careers Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Medical Protection has endorsed policy proposals by the SAS Collective to improve the careers and retention of SAS and locally employed doctors across the UK. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 16/04/2024 MPS Foundation funds vital research into health and wellbeing of priv... Preview Article MPS Foundation funds vital research into health and wellbeing of private clinicians Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview The MPS Foundation – a global not-for-profit research initiative that invests in research into patient safety and the wellbeing of healthcare professionals and teams – is funding research that will identify and manage work-related risks to mental health and wellbeing specifically for clinicians working in private practice. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 15/04/2024 MPS: Move to halt new NHS Practitioner Health registrations for secon... Preview Article MPS: Move to halt new NHS Practitioner Health registrations for secondary care staff ‘extremely concerning’ Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview MPS has issued a response to the statement from NHS Practitioner Health that all new registrations for secondary care staff are to be halted following discussions with NHS England. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 28/03/2024 Global research initiative invites grant applications for patient saf... Preview Article Global research initiative invites grant applications for patient safety and wellbeing projects Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview The MPS Foundation - a global not-for-profit research initiative that aims to shape the future of patient safety – has opened for applications for its 2024 grant programme. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 12/03/2024 Medical Protection Society Council appoints Graham Stokes as next Chair Preview Article Medical Protection Society Council appoints Graham Stokes as next Chair Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Medical Protection Society (MPS) – the world’s leading protection organisation for doctors, dentists and healthcare professionals – has announced the appointment of Graham Stokes as its next Chair of Council. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 15/12/2023 Karen Miller appointed as next Medical Protection Society CEO Preview Article Karen Miller appointed as next Medical Protection Society CEO Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Medical Protection Society (MPS) – the world’s leading medical defence organisation which protects and supports the professional interests of more than 300,000 healthcare professionals - has announced the appointment of Karen Miller as its next Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Read more Article contains Text
Press release 14/12/2023 Medical Protection: PA/AA legislation is blueprint for reform of othe... Preview Article Medical Protection: PA/AA legislation is blueprint for reform of other health professions, so we must get this right Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dr Rob Hendry, Medical Director at Medical Protection, comments on the legislation set out to bring PAs and AAs into regulation. Read more Article contains Text
News and updates 30/07/2023 Half of doctors say mental health is worse now than during the pandemic Preview Article Half of doctors say mental health is worse now than during the pandemic Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview Nearly half of healthcare professionals in the UK (46%) say their mental health is worse now than it was during the pandemic, and three quarters (75%) feel the Government is not doing enough to help healthcare professionals with mental health issues. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... mental health Wellbeing
Press release 30/06/2023 NHS Workforce Plan: More needed on mental wellbeing support to help r... Preview Article NHS Workforce Plan: More needed on mental wellbeing support to help retention effort Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
Press release 22/06/2023 Staff shortages and referral waiting list fuelling abuse against doctors Preview Article Staff shortages and referral waiting list fuelling abuse against doctors Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
Press release 12/06/2023 19 healthcare leaders urge Government to strip GMC of power to appeal... Preview Article 19 healthcare leaders urge Government to strip GMC of power to appeal fitness to practise decisions Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
Press release 05/06/2023 Medical Protection proud to achieve Menopause Friendly Accreditation Preview Article Medical Protection proud to achieve Menopause Friendly Accreditation Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
Press release 17/05/2023 Survey reveals toll of staff shortages on doctors’ mental health Preview Article Survey reveals toll of staff shortages on doctors’ mental health Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
Press release 28/04/2023 Urgent reform urged as doctors under investigation report suicidal th... Preview Article Urgent reform urged as doctors under investigation report suicidal thoughts and quitting medicine Time to read article: 6 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
Press release 29/03/2023 Global patient safety and wellbeing research initiative invites grant... Preview Article Global patient safety and wellbeing research initiative invites grant applications Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
Press release 27/01/2023 MPS response response to the Welsh Government Duty of Candour proposa... Preview Article MPS response response to the Welsh Government Duty of Candour proposals - Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
Press release 02/12/2022 MPS supports national campaign to raise awareness of fatigue amongst... Preview Article MPS supports national campaign to raise awareness of fatigue amongst healthcare staff Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview MPS supports national campaign to raise awareness of fatigue amongst healthcare staff. Read more Article contains Text