A new kind of MDO
We can help members avoid risk and respond efficiently and quickly to any professional difficulties that may arise
Advisory Service
Our experienced medico-legal advisory team are able to provide expert advise on a wide range of issues. We also offer free advice on HR and employment law matters. Our in-house team of GPs understand the challenges of modern practice and are able to offer that much needed help and support.
Professional
Medical Defense Society offers membership which includes access to legal and professional indemnity*. Our indemnity package meets the legal requirements and standards set by GMC and NHS England including a minimum cover of £10 million.
Personalised
As a mutual organisation, we exist solely for the benefit of our GP members and no dividends are paid to shareholders. We are able to tailor a membership to meet your practice requirements.
Educational
Medical Defense Society will be offering ongoing learning and development opportunities including various training packages and courses to assist all our members in providing a safer medical practice to their patients
Winter Indemnity
Scheme
Medical Defense Society members are entitled to take part in the NHS England winter indemnity scheme starting on 1st October 2018 until 2nd April 2019
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New GP contract brings changes to indemnity rules
NHS England bosses have today announced a new five-year contract for GP services in England which includes the introduction of indemnity state backed scheme. The new deal – described by the NHS as the biggest reform to GP services in 15 years – follows a series of...
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What you need to know about the new state-backed indemnity for GPs
GPs in England and Wales are facing changes to the way in which they get the indemnity they need to do their job. The Government is still in negotiations over new proposals for a state-backed indemnity scheme, which is likely to be introduced in April this year. While...
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Winter Indemnity Scheme
As recently announced, NHS England will cover the cost of professional indemnity for any additional out of hours work to be undertaken by our GP members this winter.
This will give our members freedom to work additional sessions without having to pay the additional