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.

Doctors advised to be cautious when asked to declare patients’ fit to run marathons

Dr Rob Hendry, Medical Director at Medical Protection Society (MPS), comments on the NHS Resolution’s annual report and accounts 2023/2024.

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

The MPS Foundation has announced the appointment of Professor Gozie Offiah as its new Chair.

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

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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).

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

MPS supports national campaign to raise awareness of fatigue amongst healthcare staff.