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Press release 07/11/2024

Medical Protection calls for focus on accountability, wellbeing and w...

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Medical Protection calls for focus on accountability, wellbeing and workforce as part of Change NHS

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Reforming the way doctors are held to account combined with steps to improve the provision of wellbeing services and career development opportunities for healthcare professionals should play a key role in the future direction of the healthcare system in England

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Press release 06/11/2024

NHS Trusts urged to improve disciplinary processes as doctors report...

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NHS Trusts urged to improve disciplinary processes as doctors report ‘devastating’ impact on mental health

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NHS Trusts across England have been urged to ensure doctors are treated fairly and compassionately during disciplinary proceedings, as a new report reveals guidelines are often not adhered to.

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Press release 15/10/2024

SAS doctors face harsher sanctions when unrepresented at medical trib...

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SAS doctors face harsher sanctions when unrepresented at medical tribunals

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SAS and locally employed doctors are twice as likely to not have legal representation when facing a MPTS hearing which is leading to harsher sanctions, according to figures obtained by Medical Protection Society.

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News and updates 12/09/2024

Revamp of regulations to certify cause of death

Revamp of regulations to certify cause of death

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As the new death certification regulations come into force, Medicolegal Consultant Dr Emma Davies looks at the implications for general practice staff.

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Press release 28/06/2024

Too many overseas trained doctors still not getting NHS induction the...

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Too many overseas trained doctors still not getting NHS induction they deserve

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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

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Press release 10/06/2024

Medical Protection Society goes green

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Medical Protection Society goes green

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Medical Protection Society has announced significant progress towards achieving net zero emissions in its operations by 2027.

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Press release 13/05/2024

Medical Protection calls for accountability, wellbeing and workforce...

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Medical Protection calls for accountability, wellbeing and workforce to be key focus for next UK Government

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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.

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Press release 16/04/2024

MPS Foundation funds vital research into health and wellbeing of priv...

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MPS Foundation funds vital research into health and wellbeing of private clinicians

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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.

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Press release 15/04/2024

MPS: Move to halt new NHS Practitioner Health registrations for secon...

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MPS: Move to halt new NHS Practitioner Health registrations for secondary care staff ‘extremely concerning’

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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.

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Press release 28/03/2024

Global research initiative invites grant applications for patient saf...

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Global research initiative invites grant applications for patient safety and wellbeing projects

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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.

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Press release 12/03/2024

Medical Protection Society Council appoints Graham Stokes as next Chair

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Medical Protection Society Council appoints Graham Stokes as next Chair

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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.

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Press release 15/12/2023

Karen Miller appointed as next Medical Protection Society CEO

Karen Miller appointed as next Medical Protection Society CEO

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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).

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Press release 14/12/2023

Medical Protection: PA/AA legislation is blueprint for reform of othe...

Medical Protection: PA/AA legislation is blueprint for reform of other health professions, so we must get this right

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Dr Rob Hendry, Medical Director at Medical Protection, comments on the legislation set out to bring PAs and AAs into regulation.

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News and updates 30/07/2023

Half of doctors say mental health is worse now than during the pandemic

Half of doctors say mental health is worse now than during the pandemic

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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.

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