Medical Defence Shield
@meddefenceshielduk.bsky.social
Medical Defence Shield UK - Regulatory Defence and Employment Support for Healthcare Professionals in the UK.
👥MDS on the road…
Our outreach services team is off to a flying start this year! Pushpa Kadappa, MDS Head of Outreach, recently attended the Grand Round at Southend University Hospital,where she had the pleasure of meeting a cross-section of resident doctors, trainees and clinical fellows!
Our outreach services team is off to a flying start this year! Pushpa Kadappa, MDS Head of Outreach, recently attended the Grand Round at Southend University Hospital,where she had the pleasure of meeting a cross-section of resident doctors, trainees and clinical fellows!
January 29, 2026 at 1:52 PM
👥MDS on the road…
Our outreach services team is off to a flying start this year! Pushpa Kadappa, MDS Head of Outreach, recently attended the Grand Round at Southend University Hospital,where she had the pleasure of meeting a cross-section of resident doctors, trainees and clinical fellows!
Our outreach services team is off to a flying start this year! Pushpa Kadappa, MDS Head of Outreach, recently attended the Grand Round at Southend University Hospital,where she had the pleasure of meeting a cross-section of resident doctors, trainees and clinical fellows!
🚨Calling all MDS members: FREE webinar next week! Want to understand how to navigate your workplace resolution and grievance processes from an employee's perspective?
Join our FREE webinar next week! Our in-house team will cover 'Conflict Resolution'.
🗣️Register now to secure your spot!
Join our FREE webinar next week! Our in-house team will cover 'Conflict Resolution'.
🗣️Register now to secure your spot!
January 21, 2026 at 10:06 AM
🚨Calling all MDS members: FREE webinar next week! Want to understand how to navigate your workplace resolution and grievance processes from an employee's perspective?
Join our FREE webinar next week! Our in-house team will cover 'Conflict Resolution'.
🗣️Register now to secure your spot!
Join our FREE webinar next week! Our in-house team will cover 'Conflict Resolution'.
🗣️Register now to secure your spot!
💡 MDS Comprehensive Plan: Your Career Covered
Our comprehensive MDS plan offers a range of benefits designed to support your professional journey, including:
➡️ Employment Support
➡️ Clinical Defence
➡️ Indemnity for Category 2 Work
Find out more here: shorturl.at/S42ZE
Our comprehensive MDS plan offers a range of benefits designed to support your professional journey, including:
➡️ Employment Support
➡️ Clinical Defence
➡️ Indemnity for Category 2 Work
Find out more here: shorturl.at/S42ZE
January 19, 2026 at 10:27 AM
💡 MDS Comprehensive Plan: Your Career Covered
Our comprehensive MDS plan offers a range of benefits designed to support your professional journey, including:
➡️ Employment Support
➡️ Clinical Defence
➡️ Indemnity for Category 2 Work
Find out more here: shorturl.at/S42ZE
Our comprehensive MDS plan offers a range of benefits designed to support your professional journey, including:
➡️ Employment Support
➡️ Clinical Defence
➡️ Indemnity for Category 2 Work
Find out more here: shorturl.at/S42ZE
🚨Did you know we offer a FREE contract checking service to all our members?
Whether you’re due to start a new position, or changing roles, get in touch today and our eagle-eyed employment specialists will check through your contract before commencement to ensure all is smooth and fair.
Whether you’re due to start a new position, or changing roles, get in touch today and our eagle-eyed employment specialists will check through your contract before commencement to ensure all is smooth and fair.
January 14, 2026 at 10:02 AM
🚨Did you know we offer a FREE contract checking service to all our members?
Whether you’re due to start a new position, or changing roles, get in touch today and our eagle-eyed employment specialists will check through your contract before commencement to ensure all is smooth and fair.
Whether you’re due to start a new position, or changing roles, get in touch today and our eagle-eyed employment specialists will check through your contract before commencement to ensure all is smooth and fair.
Start the year protecting your career.
💻Our library of case studies showcase how we supported our members through a range of clinical, employment and regulatory matters. Each offers key learning points to guide you if you face a similar situation.
Explore our work here: tinyurl.com/46pz6tap
💻Our library of case studies showcase how we supported our members through a range of clinical, employment and regulatory matters. Each offers key learning points to guide you if you face a similar situation.
Explore our work here: tinyurl.com/46pz6tap
January 12, 2026 at 10:03 AM
Start the year protecting your career.
💻Our library of case studies showcase how we supported our members through a range of clinical, employment and regulatory matters. Each offers key learning points to guide you if you face a similar situation.
Explore our work here: tinyurl.com/46pz6tap
💻Our library of case studies showcase how we supported our members through a range of clinical, employment and regulatory matters. Each offers key learning points to guide you if you face a similar situation.
Explore our work here: tinyurl.com/46pz6tap
🗣️We're thrilled by the positive feedback we receive from our members!
Our commitment is to deliver outstanding defence to healthcare professionals throughout the UK.
When you need advice and support you can trust, look no further than MDS.
🖱️Join today: tinyurl.com/2p8cycc6
Our commitment is to deliver outstanding defence to healthcare professionals throughout the UK.
When you need advice and support you can trust, look no further than MDS.
🖱️Join today: tinyurl.com/2p8cycc6
January 8, 2026 at 10:06 AM
🗣️We're thrilled by the positive feedback we receive from our members!
Our commitment is to deliver outstanding defence to healthcare professionals throughout the UK.
When you need advice and support you can trust, look no further than MDS.
🖱️Join today: tinyurl.com/2p8cycc6
Our commitment is to deliver outstanding defence to healthcare professionals throughout the UK.
When you need advice and support you can trust, look no further than MDS.
🖱️Join today: tinyurl.com/2p8cycc6
📢 New Year, New Skills! 📢 If you’re an MDS member, join our FREE January webinar: 'Conflict Resolution (from the employee’s perspective)'.
🗣️A webinar held by our in-house experts providing you insights to support your career. Keep an eye on your inbox for your invitation!
🗣️A webinar held by our in-house experts providing you insights to support your career. Keep an eye on your inbox for your invitation!
January 7, 2026 at 10:16 AM
📢 New Year, New Skills! 📢 If you’re an MDS member, join our FREE January webinar: 'Conflict Resolution (from the employee’s perspective)'.
🗣️A webinar held by our in-house experts providing you insights to support your career. Keep an eye on your inbox for your invitation!
🗣️A webinar held by our in-house experts providing you insights to support your career. Keep an eye on your inbox for your invitation!
✨As the calendar turns, we know that for every healthcare professional this period brings a unique convergence of personal and professional challenges. Read a heartfelt message from our Medical Director to our members and all healthcare professionals here:
🖱️ tinyurl.com/927c86dw
🖱️ tinyurl.com/927c86dw
December 24, 2025 at 10:06 AM
✨As the calendar turns, we know that for every healthcare professional this period brings a unique convergence of personal and professional challenges. Read a heartfelt message from our Medical Director to our members and all healthcare professionals here:
🖱️ tinyurl.com/927c86dw
🖱️ tinyurl.com/927c86dw
🎶It’s timeeeeee!
🎄#Christmasjumperday is finally here and our MDS team at the office (and virtually) are embracing the festive season and jumped right into their Christmassy knitwear!
📸What a festive sight!
🎄#Christmasjumperday is finally here and our MDS team at the office (and virtually) are embracing the festive season and jumped right into their Christmassy knitwear!
📸What a festive sight!
December 11, 2025 at 2:59 PM
🎶It’s timeeeeee!
🎄#Christmasjumperday is finally here and our MDS team at the office (and virtually) are embracing the festive season and jumped right into their Christmassy knitwear!
📸What a festive sight!
🎄#Christmasjumperday is finally here and our MDS team at the office (and virtually) are embracing the festive season and jumped right into their Christmassy knitwear!
📸What a festive sight!
💻We’re on YouTube! Whether you’re looking for quick guides on employment matters, or seeking assistance with statement reviews you can find clips all designed to assist you!
All just a click away 🖱️https://www.youtube.com/@MDSUKORG
All just a click away 🖱️https://www.youtube.com/@MDSUKORG
December 8, 2025 at 11:32 AM
💻We’re on YouTube! Whether you’re looking for quick guides on employment matters, or seeking assistance with statement reviews you can find clips all designed to assist you!
All just a click away 🖱️https://www.youtube.com/@MDSUKORG
All just a click away 🖱️https://www.youtube.com/@MDSUKORG
🙌We’re excited to highlight the contribution of our Senior Employment Relations Advisor, Linda Ware, to the The RMBF's advice hub. Linda has shared her expert insights on employment law and the journey to regaining confidence when returning to a career.
🖱️Take a look here: tinyurl.com/56swjase
🖱️Take a look here: tinyurl.com/56swjase
Returning to Work After a Career Break: Expert Tips & Advice
Returning to Work After Illness, Bereavement, or Compassionate Leave: Your Rights and Responsibilities
tinyurl.com
December 1, 2025 at 2:43 PM
🙌We’re excited to highlight the contribution of our Senior Employment Relations Advisor, Linda Ware, to the The RMBF's advice hub. Linda has shared her expert insights on employment law and the journey to regaining confidence when returning to a career.
🖱️Take a look here: tinyurl.com/56swjase
🖱️Take a look here: tinyurl.com/56swjase
💼 Our in-house legal team comprises of expert solicitors, legal assistants and case managers who are dedicated to exceeding our members' expectations!
Not a member yet?
Get a quote by emailing membership@mdsuk.org or visit tinyurl.com/2p8cycc6 to explore our membership plans!
Not a member yet?
Get a quote by emailing membership@mdsuk.org or visit tinyurl.com/2p8cycc6 to explore our membership plans!
December 1, 2025 at 10:54 AM
💼 Our in-house legal team comprises of expert solicitors, legal assistants and case managers who are dedicated to exceeding our members' expectations!
Not a member yet?
Get a quote by emailing membership@mdsuk.org or visit tinyurl.com/2p8cycc6 to explore our membership plans!
Not a member yet?
Get a quote by emailing membership@mdsuk.org or visit tinyurl.com/2p8cycc6 to explore our membership plans!
♂️Today, on #InternationalMensDay, we want to especially celebrate the men among our colleagues and their invaluable contribution across all roles—as Medical Directors, Solicitors, Medico-Legal and Legal experts, Membership Advisors, Marketers, IT Technicians and Communicators.
November 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM
♂️Today, on #InternationalMensDay, we want to especially celebrate the men among our colleagues and their invaluable contribution across all roles—as Medical Directors, Solicitors, Medico-Legal and Legal experts, Membership Advisors, Marketers, IT Technicians and Communicators.
⚠️MDS members, don’t miss out!
Your exclusive invite to our webinar on Safeguarding, Chaperones and Record Keeping is waiting in your inbox.
This webinar will offer valuable insights and practical knowledge to navigate these complex aspects of healthcare with confidence and competence.
Your exclusive invite to our webinar on Safeguarding, Chaperones and Record Keeping is waiting in your inbox.
This webinar will offer valuable insights and practical knowledge to navigate these complex aspects of healthcare with confidence and competence.
November 12, 2025 at 10:37 AM
⚠️MDS members, don’t miss out!
Your exclusive invite to our webinar on Safeguarding, Chaperones and Record Keeping is waiting in your inbox.
This webinar will offer valuable insights and practical knowledge to navigate these complex aspects of healthcare with confidence and competence.
Your exclusive invite to our webinar on Safeguarding, Chaperones and Record Keeping is waiting in your inbox.
This webinar will offer valuable insights and practical knowledge to navigate these complex aspects of healthcare with confidence and competence.
🗣️Let's talk about stress. We all experience it, but how we deal with it makes all the difference.
We have a number of blogs dedicated to Mental Health and well-being, accessible to all on our website.
🖱️https://tinyurl.com/tztmt2b8
#NationalStressAwarenessDay
We have a number of blogs dedicated to Mental Health and well-being, accessible to all on our website.
🖱️https://tinyurl.com/tztmt2b8
#NationalStressAwarenessDay
November 5, 2025 at 1:16 PM
🗣️Let's talk about stress. We all experience it, but how we deal with it makes all the difference.
We have a number of blogs dedicated to Mental Health and well-being, accessible to all on our website.
🖱️https://tinyurl.com/tztmt2b8
#NationalStressAwarenessDay
We have a number of blogs dedicated to Mental Health and well-being, accessible to all on our website.
🖱️https://tinyurl.com/tztmt2b8
#NationalStressAwarenessDay
🦷Are you a dentist? Well, don't miss BAPIO's IDO conference this November.
An exclusive event with expert speakers covering critical topics!
🚨MDS-AMP members receive a 50% discount on conference tickets. Check your inbox for your unique discount code.
tinyurl.com/36c6k7wr
An exclusive event with expert speakers covering critical topics!
🚨MDS-AMP members receive a 50% discount on conference tickets. Check your inbox for your unique discount code.
tinyurl.com/36c6k7wr
November 5, 2025 at 11:19 AM
🦷Are you a dentist? Well, don't miss BAPIO's IDO conference this November.
An exclusive event with expert speakers covering critical topics!
🚨MDS-AMP members receive a 50% discount on conference tickets. Check your inbox for your unique discount code.
tinyurl.com/36c6k7wr
An exclusive event with expert speakers covering critical topics!
🚨MDS-AMP members receive a 50% discount on conference tickets. Check your inbox for your unique discount code.
tinyurl.com/36c6k7wr
📢If you're an MDS member, join our Trainee Solicitors Demi-Leigh Mason & Jade Conway.
🗣️This instalment will cover safeguarding, chaperoning, and record keeping, focusing on legal frameworks, guidance, and challenges.
📧Exclusive invite waiting in your inbox, be quick to register - it’s free!
🗣️This instalment will cover safeguarding, chaperoning, and record keeping, focusing on legal frameworks, guidance, and challenges.
📧Exclusive invite waiting in your inbox, be quick to register - it’s free!
November 3, 2025 at 11:01 AM
📢If you're an MDS member, join our Trainee Solicitors Demi-Leigh Mason & Jade Conway.
🗣️This instalment will cover safeguarding, chaperoning, and record keeping, focusing on legal frameworks, guidance, and challenges.
📧Exclusive invite waiting in your inbox, be quick to register - it’s free!
🗣️This instalment will cover safeguarding, chaperoning, and record keeping, focusing on legal frameworks, guidance, and challenges.
📧Exclusive invite waiting in your inbox, be quick to register - it’s free!
Are you navigating social media as a clinician?
Well, our exclusive blog dives into how doctors and dentists can leverage social media constructively while avoiding pitfalls like confidentiality breaches and unprofessional conduct.
🖱️Check it out here: tinyurl.com/5daeavhm
Well, our exclusive blog dives into how doctors and dentists can leverage social media constructively while avoiding pitfalls like confidentiality breaches and unprofessional conduct.
🖱️Check it out here: tinyurl.com/5daeavhm
October 30, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Are you navigating social media as a clinician?
Well, our exclusive blog dives into how doctors and dentists can leverage social media constructively while avoiding pitfalls like confidentiality breaches and unprofessional conduct.
🖱️Check it out here: tinyurl.com/5daeavhm
Well, our exclusive blog dives into how doctors and dentists can leverage social media constructively while avoiding pitfalls like confidentiality breaches and unprofessional conduct.
🖱️Check it out here: tinyurl.com/5daeavhm
🎁A gift from MDS to you…
We love it when our members spread positive words about MDS to their colleagues and encourage them to join us!
As a token of our appreciation, we offer a £20 gift vouchers to all members who recommend us to a colleague upon their joining.
We love it when our members spread positive words about MDS to their colleagues and encourage them to join us!
As a token of our appreciation, we offer a £20 gift vouchers to all members who recommend us to a colleague upon their joining.
October 29, 2025 at 10:07 AM
🎁A gift from MDS to you…
We love it when our members spread positive words about MDS to their colleagues and encourage them to join us!
As a token of our appreciation, we offer a £20 gift vouchers to all members who recommend us to a colleague upon their joining.
We love it when our members spread positive words about MDS to their colleagues and encourage them to join us!
As a token of our appreciation, we offer a £20 gift vouchers to all members who recommend us to a colleague upon their joining.
💻Join us tonight for an engaging webinar with Prof. Sam Shah!
Discover how healthcare professionals can confidently use social media, while respecting regulatory guidelines, and avoiding potential pitfalls.
⏲️It's not too late to secure your spot! Exclusive invite has been sent to your email.
Discover how healthcare professionals can confidently use social media, while respecting regulatory guidelines, and avoiding potential pitfalls.
⏲️It's not too late to secure your spot! Exclusive invite has been sent to your email.
October 22, 2025 at 9:28 AM
💻Join us tonight for an engaging webinar with Prof. Sam Shah!
Discover how healthcare professionals can confidently use social media, while respecting regulatory guidelines, and avoiding potential pitfalls.
⏲️It's not too late to secure your spot! Exclusive invite has been sent to your email.
Discover how healthcare professionals can confidently use social media, while respecting regulatory guidelines, and avoiding potential pitfalls.
⏲️It's not too late to secure your spot! Exclusive invite has been sent to your email.
Calling all dentists! Get ready for the
@BAPIOUK
's IDO conference this November!
Join us for an exclusive event featuring expert speakers who will cover a range of critical topics.
📢MDS-AMP members receive an exclusive 50% discount on conference tickets! Check your inbox!
tinyurl.com/36c6k7wr
@BAPIOUK
's IDO conference this November!
Join us for an exclusive event featuring expert speakers who will cover a range of critical topics.
📢MDS-AMP members receive an exclusive 50% discount on conference tickets! Check your inbox!
tinyurl.com/36c6k7wr
October 20, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Calling all dentists! Get ready for the
@BAPIOUK
's IDO conference this November!
Join us for an exclusive event featuring expert speakers who will cover a range of critical topics.
📢MDS-AMP members receive an exclusive 50% discount on conference tickets! Check your inbox!
tinyurl.com/36c6k7wr
@BAPIOUK
's IDO conference this November!
Join us for an exclusive event featuring expert speakers who will cover a range of critical topics.
📢MDS-AMP members receive an exclusive 50% discount on conference tickets! Check your inbox!
tinyurl.com/36c6k7wr
🪔✨ Wishing all our MDS members a very Happy Diwali & Bandi Chhor Diwas! May this Festival of Lights bring you and your loved ones immense joy, prosperity, and renewed hope.
#Diwali #bandichhordiwas
#Diwali #bandichhordiwas
October 20, 2025 at 8:27 AM
🪔✨ Wishing all our MDS members a very Happy Diwali & Bandi Chhor Diwas! May this Festival of Lights bring you and your loved ones immense joy, prosperity, and renewed hope.
#Diwali #bandichhordiwas
#Diwali #bandichhordiwas
📱Navigating social media as a healthcare professional can be tricky, and there can be consequences if not used responsibly.
As an MDS member, join Professor Sam Shah in our upcoming webinar to learn how to harness social media's power while avoiding potential pitfalls.
Invite sent to your inbox!
As an MDS member, join Professor Sam Shah in our upcoming webinar to learn how to harness social media's power while avoiding potential pitfalls.
Invite sent to your inbox!
October 15, 2025 at 12:10 PM
📱Navigating social media as a healthcare professional can be tricky, and there can be consequences if not used responsibly.
As an MDS member, join Professor Sam Shah in our upcoming webinar to learn how to harness social media's power while avoiding potential pitfalls.
Invite sent to your inbox!
As an MDS member, join Professor Sam Shah in our upcoming webinar to learn how to harness social media's power while avoiding potential pitfalls.
Invite sent to your inbox!
Has your pay slip ever left you scratching your head? 🤔 For Doctors, understanding pay slips can be tricky, with basic pay, on-call hours and extra shifts.
Our latest blog post breaks down common pay issues and explains how MDS can help you resolve them.
🖱️Read and listen here: tinyurl.com/yenraxjk
Our latest blog post breaks down common pay issues and explains how MDS can help you resolve them.
🖱️Read and listen here: tinyurl.com/yenraxjk
October 13, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Has your pay slip ever left you scratching your head? 🤔 For Doctors, understanding pay slips can be tricky, with basic pay, on-call hours and extra shifts.
Our latest blog post breaks down common pay issues and explains how MDS can help you resolve them.
🖱️Read and listen here: tinyurl.com/yenraxjk
Our latest blog post breaks down common pay issues and explains how MDS can help you resolve them.
🖱️Read and listen here: tinyurl.com/yenraxjk
⚠️Are you a healthcare professional wanting to use social media safely?
Well, join our upcoming FREE members webinar on 'A Clinician's Guide to Social Media: When Does a Post Become a Professional Liability’.
📧Sign up via the invite sent to your inbox!
Well, join our upcoming FREE members webinar on 'A Clinician's Guide to Social Media: When Does a Post Become a Professional Liability’.
📧Sign up via the invite sent to your inbox!
October 9, 2025 at 1:42 PM
⚠️Are you a healthcare professional wanting to use social media safely?
Well, join our upcoming FREE members webinar on 'A Clinician's Guide to Social Media: When Does a Post Become a Professional Liability’.
📧Sign up via the invite sent to your inbox!
Well, join our upcoming FREE members webinar on 'A Clinician's Guide to Social Media: When Does a Post Become a Professional Liability’.
📧Sign up via the invite sent to your inbox!