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.

The GMC has issued additional guidance to support case handlers in considering the specific Covid-19 circumstances when assessing a complaint against a doctor.

MPS comments on the Government's response to Paterson Inquiry.

Medical Protection comments on the General Medical Council (GMC)’s publication of the Good Medical Practice: interim standards for physician associates and anaesthesia associates

Medical Protection welcomes GMC commitment to eradicate disproportionate complaints.

Medical Protection welcomes the commitment by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) to modernise the laws that underpin the work of the health and care professional regulators.

The GMC has issued guidance to its staff setting out how to take the Covid-19 context into account when considering complaints against doctors. Dr Rob Hendry, Medical Director, comments.

Dr Rob Hendry, Head of Medical Services at Medical Protection responds to the GMC’s recommendations to support wellbeing. Read the statement here.

In its response to the Professional Standards Authority’s (PSA) annual review of the regulator, MPS says more urgent action is needed, through a “simple and swift legislative measure”.

In its response to the Professional Standards Authority’s (PSA) annual review of the regulator, MPS says more urgent action is needed, through a “simple and swift legislative measure”.

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is seeking views about indemnity cover for healthcare professionals who are not covered by any existing or proposed state-backed scheme, via an open consultation which closes on 28 February.

Simon Kayll, Chief Executive at MPS, responds to the GP contract announcement on 31 January 2019. Click to read more.

The General Medical Council (GMC) published their State of Medical Education and Practice in the UK 2018 report today. Read the response from Rob Hendry, Medical Director for Medical Protection.

Read our response to the Department of Health publishing FAQs on State Backed Indemnity.

Dr Pallavi Bradshaw, Education Services Lead at MPS comments on the Government’s response to Sir Norman Williams Review of Gross Negligence Manslaughter in healthcare.