Medical Protection
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We are the world’s leading provider of professional protection for doctors and healthcare providers.
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Our specialist litigation team was recognised last week by the British Legal Awards for its unparalleled clinical negligence expertise and proactive, member-focused approach. www.medicalprotection.org/uk/articles/...
December 3, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Our specialist litigation team was recognised last week by the British Legal Awards for its unparalleled clinical negligence expertise and proactive, member-focused approach. www.medicalprotection.org/uk/articles/...
🎉Congratulations to our remarkable litigation team that scooped the in-house legal team of the year award at the British Legal Awards 2025! www.medicalprotection.org/uk/articles/...
December 2, 2025 at 4:50 PM
🎉Congratulations to our remarkable litigation team that scooped the in-house legal team of the year award at the British Legal Awards 2025! www.medicalprotection.org/uk/articles/...
Our thoughts are with our members and all people in Hong Kong impacted by the tragic fire at Wang Fuk Court.
Medical Protection has provided information on how we can support your practice during this time and safeguard your wellbeing. Find out more: www.medicalprotection.org/hongkong/gui...
Medical Protection has provided information on how we can support your practice during this time and safeguard your wellbeing. Find out more: www.medicalprotection.org/hongkong/gui...
December 2, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Our thoughts are with our members and all people in Hong Kong impacted by the tragic fire at Wang Fuk Court.
Medical Protection has provided information on how we can support your practice during this time and safeguard your wellbeing. Find out more: www.medicalprotection.org/hongkong/gui...
Medical Protection has provided information on how we can support your practice during this time and safeguard your wellbeing. Find out more: www.medicalprotection.org/hongkong/gui...
🇬🇧 At a time when the Government faces immense pressure to raise revenue & rein in spending, it is disappointing that it did not as part of the #Budget provide an update on its review into the spiralling cost of #NHS clinical negligence claims.
See more: www.medicalprotection.org/uk/articles/...
See more: www.medicalprotection.org/uk/articles/...
November 26, 2025 at 5:08 PM
🇬🇧 At a time when the Government faces immense pressure to raise revenue & rein in spending, it is disappointing that it did not as part of the #Budget provide an update on its review into the spiralling cost of #NHS clinical negligence claims.
See more: www.medicalprotection.org/uk/articles/...
See more: www.medicalprotection.org/uk/articles/...
The GMC is right to raise concerns over the increasing number of #IMGs leaving the UK, this is a worrying development. All #doctors, regardless of where they qualified, make a significant contribution to the #NHS and should feel valued.
www.medicalprotection.org/uk/articles/...
www.medicalprotection.org/uk/articles/...
November 21, 2025 at 2:02 PM
The GMC is right to raise concerns over the increasing number of #IMGs leaving the UK, this is a worrying development. All #doctors, regardless of where they qualified, make a significant contribution to the #NHS and should feel valued.
www.medicalprotection.org/uk/articles/...
www.medicalprotection.org/uk/articles/...
We couldn’t be more pleased to welcome Dr Pallavi Bradshaw back to MPS as Medical Director, following Dr Rob Hendry’s recent promotion to Chief Member Officer.
We look forward to her joining us in the new year.
Read more: medicalprotection.org/uk/articles/...
We look forward to her joining us in the new year.
Read more: medicalprotection.org/uk/articles/...
October 30, 2025 at 9:24 AM
We couldn’t be more pleased to welcome Dr Pallavi Bradshaw back to MPS as Medical Director, following Dr Rob Hendry’s recent promotion to Chief Member Officer.
We look forward to her joining us in the new year.
Read more: medicalprotection.org/uk/articles/...
We look forward to her joining us in the new year.
Read more: medicalprotection.org/uk/articles/...
Our thoughts are with everyone affected by Hurricane Melissa across Jamaica and the wider Caribbean. We especially acknowledge the incredible resilience of healthcare professionals.
Members can request protection for humanitarian work.
www.medicalprotection.org/caribbean-an...
Members can request protection for humanitarian work.
www.medicalprotection.org/caribbean-an...
October 29, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Our thoughts are with everyone affected by Hurricane Melissa across Jamaica and the wider Caribbean. We especially acknowledge the incredible resilience of healthcare professionals.
Members can request protection for humanitarian work.
www.medicalprotection.org/caribbean-an...
Members can request protection for humanitarian work.
www.medicalprotection.org/caribbean-an...
🇮🇪 Clinical negligence claims carry a high human and financial cost for everyone involved and we are pleased to see the government committing to imminent action to improve processes for patients and health professionals.
Read more - www.medicalprotection.org/ireland/abou...
Read more - www.medicalprotection.org/ireland/abou...
October 20, 2025 at 3:14 PM
🇮🇪 Clinical negligence claims carry a high human and financial cost for everyone involved and we are pleased to see the government committing to imminent action to improve processes for patients and health professionals.
Read more - www.medicalprotection.org/ireland/abou...
Read more - www.medicalprotection.org/ireland/abou...
Today’s NAO’s report, showing the Government’s liability for clinical negligence claims has reached £60bn, highlights the immediate need to tackle disproportionate legal fees combined with a wider strategy to tackle the cost of clinical negligence.
October 17, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Today’s NAO’s report, showing the Government’s liability for clinical negligence claims has reached £60bn, highlights the immediate need to tackle disproportionate legal fees combined with a wider strategy to tackle the cost of clinical negligence.
This #SASWeek25 get a preview of our webinar on 6 November with Karen Ellison, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection. Karen will share her views on supporting SAS doctors plus her personal insight.
Register here 👉 medicalprotection-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#SASdoctors #medicalprotection
Register here 👉 medicalprotection-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#SASdoctors #medicalprotection
October 8, 2025 at 1:11 PM
This #SASWeek25 get a preview of our webinar on 6 November with Karen Ellison, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection. Karen will share her views on supporting SAS doctors plus her personal insight.
Register here 👉 medicalprotection-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#SASdoctors #medicalprotection
Register here 👉 medicalprotection-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#SASdoctors #medicalprotection
The NHS 10-Year Plan includes a commitment to support SAS doctors in their career development, but meaningful change requires action.
As we celebrate #SASWeek25 Dr Karen Ellison explains how the SAS Six framework can help make this commitment a reality
www.medicalprotection.org/uk/articles/...
As we celebrate #SASWeek25 Dr Karen Ellison explains how the SAS Six framework can help make this commitment a reality
www.medicalprotection.org/uk/articles/...
October 7, 2025 at 7:54 AM
The NHS 10-Year Plan includes a commitment to support SAS doctors in their career development, but meaningful change requires action.
As we celebrate #SASWeek25 Dr Karen Ellison explains how the SAS Six framework can help make this commitment a reality
www.medicalprotection.org/uk/articles/...
As we celebrate #SASWeek25 Dr Karen Ellison explains how the SAS Six framework can help make this commitment a reality
www.medicalprotection.org/uk/articles/...
At today’s Medical Protection annual conference, Dr Rob Hendry our Chief Member Officer & Medical Director, urged the Government to implement pre-action protocols
10-years on from legislation, patients & doctors still face one of the slowest & most costly claims processes in the world
10-years on from legislation, patients & doctors still face one of the slowest & most costly claims processes in the world
October 4, 2025 at 5:20 PM
At today’s Medical Protection annual conference, Dr Rob Hendry our Chief Member Officer & Medical Director, urged the Government to implement pre-action protocols
10-years on from legislation, patients & doctors still face one of the slowest & most costly claims processes in the world
10-years on from legislation, patients & doctors still face one of the slowest & most costly claims processes in the world
This is why we are calling on the government to retain 'health' as a distinct category under which the GMC can investigate doctors who are struggling👇. Thank you to the 31 organisations standing with us on this issue.
www.medicalprotection.org/uk/articles/...
www.medicalprotection.org/uk/articles/...
September 17, 2025 at 11:51 AM
This is why we are calling on the government to retain 'health' as a distinct category under which the GMC can investigate doctors who are struggling👇. Thank you to the 31 organisations standing with us on this issue.
www.medicalprotection.org/uk/articles/...
www.medicalprotection.org/uk/articles/...
Over 30 other organisations have co-signed our letter calling on the government to retain the GMC’s ability to investigate #doctors with health concerns, under a distinct 'health' route. We are proud to stand together on this important issue
www.medicalprotection.org/uk/articles/...
www.medicalprotection.org/uk/articles/...
September 17, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Over 30 other organisations have co-signed our letter calling on the government to retain the GMC’s ability to investigate #doctors with health concerns, under a distinct 'health' route. We are proud to stand together on this important issue
www.medicalprotection.org/uk/articles/...
www.medicalprotection.org/uk/articles/...
We welcome the @medicalcouncilirl.bsky.social 2024 annual workforce report. It is concerning however that over a quarter of doctors experience difficulty providing a patient with sufficient care at least once a week, with pressure on workload being a key barrier
medicalprotection.org/ireland/abou...
medicalprotection.org/ireland/abou...
August 1, 2025 at 2:24 PM
We welcome the @medicalcouncilirl.bsky.social 2024 annual workforce report. It is concerning however that over a quarter of doctors experience difficulty providing a patient with sufficient care at least once a week, with pressure on workload being a key barrier
medicalprotection.org/ireland/abou...
medicalprotection.org/ireland/abou...
We welcome the decision to regulate #NHS managers as a positive step toward improving standards, transparency and accountability in healthcare leadership. The regulatory body must now be properly resourced and empowered to carry out its role effectively.
July 21, 2025 at 2:04 PM
We welcome the decision to regulate #NHS managers as a positive step toward improving standards, transparency and accountability in healthcare leadership. The regulatory body must now be properly resourced and empowered to carry out its role effectively.
Much more needs to be done to ensure healthcare professionals in Ireland can take time off to access #mentalwellbeing support when they need it without stigma, Dr James Thorpe said at today’s Surgical Forum of Great Britain and Ireland.
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July 14, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Much more needs to be done to ensure healthcare professionals in Ireland can take time off to access #mentalwellbeing support when they need it without stigma, Dr James Thorpe said at today’s Surgical Forum of Great Britain and Ireland.
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www.medicalprotection.org/ireland/abou...
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www.medicalprotection.org/ireland/abou...
🇬🇧 #AI technologies can benefit patients however more could be done to ensure confidence in AI tools among clinicians, so they are assured they are useable, useful and safe for themselves and their patients.
View our statement: www.medicalprotection.org/uk/articles/...
#nhs10yearplan
View our statement: www.medicalprotection.org/uk/articles/...
#nhs10yearplan
July 3, 2025 at 7:07 PM
🇬🇧 #AI technologies can benefit patients however more could be done to ensure confidence in AI tools among clinicians, so they are assured they are useable, useful and safe for themselves and their patients.
View our statement: www.medicalprotection.org/uk/articles/...
#nhs10yearplan
View our statement: www.medicalprotection.org/uk/articles/...
#nhs10yearplan
🇬🇧 We welcome David Lock KC being asked to provide expert advice on clinical negligence claims. A balance between #compensation for patients and affordability for the NHS is urgently needed.
To view the full statement: www.medicalprotection.org/uk/articles/...
#nhs10yearplan
To view the full statement: www.medicalprotection.org/uk/articles/...
#nhs10yearplan
July 3, 2025 at 5:49 PM
🇬🇧 We welcome David Lock KC being asked to provide expert advice on clinical negligence claims. A balance between #compensation for patients and affordability for the NHS is urgently needed.
To view the full statement: www.medicalprotection.org/uk/articles/...
#nhs10yearplan
To view the full statement: www.medicalprotection.org/uk/articles/...
#nhs10yearplan
🇬🇧 Statement on the plan to roll out Staff Treatment Hubs
There is much to welcome in the #NHS10YearPlan however a key challenge not addressed is how skilled healthcare professionals are going to be supported with their mental wellbeing
Our initial response:
www.medicalprotection.org/uk/articles/...
There is much to welcome in the #NHS10YearPlan however a key challenge not addressed is how skilled healthcare professionals are going to be supported with their mental wellbeing
Our initial response:
www.medicalprotection.org/uk/articles/...
July 3, 2025 at 4:58 PM
🇬🇧 Statement on the plan to roll out Staff Treatment Hubs
There is much to welcome in the #NHS10YearPlan however a key challenge not addressed is how skilled healthcare professionals are going to be supported with their mental wellbeing
Our initial response:
www.medicalprotection.org/uk/articles/...
There is much to welcome in the #NHS10YearPlan however a key challenge not addressed is how skilled healthcare professionals are going to be supported with their mental wellbeing
Our initial response:
www.medicalprotection.org/uk/articles/...
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Ed Morris FRCA as the new Chair of the MPS Medical Committee.
Ed works in both the NHS and in private practice, and has served as a non-executive director of MPS since 2021.
www.medicalprotection.org/uk/articles/...
Ed works in both the NHS and in private practice, and has served as a non-executive director of MPS since 2021.
www.medicalprotection.org/uk/articles/...
June 30, 2025 at 1:12 PM
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Ed Morris FRCA as the new Chair of the MPS Medical Committee.
Ed works in both the NHS and in private practice, and has served as a non-executive director of MPS since 2021.
www.medicalprotection.org/uk/articles/...
Ed works in both the NHS and in private practice, and has served as a non-executive director of MPS since 2021.
www.medicalprotection.org/uk/articles/...
While today’s spending review commits additional funding for the Department of Health, the challenges facing the strained #NHS draw more attention to the need to tackle the spiralling cost of clinical negligence claims. A comprehensive, long-overdue strategy is urgently needed.
June 11, 2025 at 4:22 PM
While today’s spending review commits additional funding for the Department of Health, the challenges facing the strained #NHS draw more attention to the need to tackle the spiralling cost of clinical negligence claims. A comprehensive, long-overdue strategy is urgently needed.
A review of the #GP queries we’ve received on #AI over the last 12 months has revealed 10 clear themes.
We’ve set out some advice on our website:
www.medicalprotection.org/uk/articles/...
We’ve set out some advice on our website:
www.medicalprotection.org/uk/articles/...
May 21, 2025 at 10:23 AM
A review of the #GP queries we’ve received on #AI over the last 12 months has revealed 10 clear themes.
We’ve set out some advice on our website:
www.medicalprotection.org/uk/articles/...
We’ve set out some advice on our website:
www.medicalprotection.org/uk/articles/...
14 organisations representing patients doctors dentists & legal firms have written to the Minister for Health & Minister for Justice urging the government to implement #preactionprotocols in clinical negligence claims.
View press release here: medicalprotection.org/ireland/abou...
View press release here: medicalprotection.org/ireland/abou...
May 14, 2025 at 8:46 AM
14 organisations representing patients doctors dentists & legal firms have written to the Minister for Health & Minister for Justice urging the government to implement #preactionprotocols in clinical negligence claims.
View press release here: medicalprotection.org/ireland/abou...
View press release here: medicalprotection.org/ireland/abou...
AI poses so many exciting opportunities for surgery, but who will be blamed if and when something goes wrong? Prof Gozie Offiah writes about the potential liability challenges in this excellent AI special edition of The Bulletin by @RCSnews
publishing.rcseng.ac.uk/doi/full/10....
publishing.rcseng.ac.uk/doi/full/10....
May 2, 2025 at 12:27 PM
AI poses so many exciting opportunities for surgery, but who will be blamed if and when something goes wrong? Prof Gozie Offiah writes about the potential liability challenges in this excellent AI special edition of The Bulletin by @RCSnews
publishing.rcseng.ac.uk/doi/full/10....
publishing.rcseng.ac.uk/doi/full/10....