🎶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!

💻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

🙌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

💼 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 [email protected] 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.

⚠️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.

🗣️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

🦷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

📢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!

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

🎁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.

💻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.

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

🪔✨ 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

📱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!

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

⚠️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!

We're excited to announce our attendance at the BAPIO Annual Conference 2025, 'Facing the Future', this November! Join us for an insightful event featuring a stellar line-up of speakers, including the Director of Education and Quality at NHS England. 🖱️ bookcpd.com/course/bapio...

🤳Unlock the power of social media for healthcare professionals! Join Professor Sam Shah, MDS medico-legal expert, in our upcoming webinar to learn how to navigate online platforms responsibly, build a positive professional profile, and avoid potential pitfalls. 📨Invite sent to your inbox!

⚖️Understanding your pay scale - Our latest case study offers crucial insights on contract negotiations, pay structures, and employment transparency for locum consultants in the NHS, in this particular case, in Wales. Learn why clarifying contract terms is vital! 🖱️ tinyurl.com/3hsj2nhz

👥MDS on the road…🙌We had a fantastic time networking at the annual reunion of the Deccan College of Medical Sciences in Birmingham! It was a pleasure to connect with leading healthcare professionals and specialists, and the Continuing Medical Education programme featured insightful presentations.

Today is #worldpatientsafetyday! This global initiative calls for all countries and partners to unite and improve patient safety. At MDS, we’re dedicated to supporting our members by providing resources and advocating for best practices in patient safety. 📞0300 30 32 442

🤝On #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, we want to remind our members that your mental well-being matters. At Medical Defence Shield, we understand how the unique professional challenges you face can impact your mental health. You're not alone, and we're here to help. 🖱️https://mdsuk.org/category/guides/

🗓️Have you booked for our upcoming MDS Member Only webinar? Well, don’t miss out on our exclusive host, GMC’s Regional Liaison Adviser for the South West of England, Ms Sue Whitehead, covering 'Confidentiality: Good practice in handling patient information’. 📨Free invite sent to your inbox!

Do you need medical indemnity or clinical defence? 🛡️ It can be easy to confuse them so our latest blog breaks down the crucial differences, ensuring you have the right protection you need. Don't leave your career to chance – understand your coverage: tinyurl.com/545razwj

💻Dive into our library of case studies and guides for insights on how to navigate contract reviews, job offers, unpaid fees, and AI in clinical practice. Explore our valuable resources to see the level of dedication and expertise we bring to supporting our members. 🖱️Visit: tinyurl.com/mr38unnx

✍️Are you navigating a new employment contract or facing a job plan review? Our in-house employment specialists offer comprehensive support, from reviewing new contracts to assisting with reviews of existing ones and more. Find out more about how we can support you: mdsuk.org/membership-types

🛡️Medical Defence Shield provides medico-legal support and advice to healthcare professionals. We offer guidance, support, and strive for positive outcomes in their cases. Our members feel that MDS is very supportive and helpful, working hard to fight for their rights -Hear from our member ⬇️

Life can be unpredictable, working in healthcare too. While NHS indemnity helps, Medical Defence Shield offers crucial 24/7 legal and medico-legal support for employment, clinical and regulatory matters. Read more on how a membership with MDS can protect your career: 🖱️https://tinyurl.com/mry97fp8

👥MDS on the road… It was a pleasure to attend the Induction Day for Higher Specialty Trainee doctors at Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital. 🙌We extend our congratulations and best wishes to all the doctors beginning their new posts this week! ✉️Email our team for quote today: [email protected]

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 With an MDS membership, you can be confident that your professional career is fully covered. shorturl.at/S42ZE

👥MDS on the road Our team were pleased to have attended Milton Keynes University Hospital's FY induction day. Our Head of Outreach services had the opportunity to provide essential information & guidance on indemnity & the professional defence offered by MDS. Join today: tinyurl.com/bdh2k2h5

📞When you need us, we're just a phone call away! Our dedicated team provides support that's second to none, ensuring you feel supported and cared for every step of the way during your professional journey. Not yet a member? Email our team for quote today: [email protected]

💬Our members feedback speak volumes of the services our in-house experts provide! Dr Timalshina, a valued MDS member, shares the support she received from our team when she was faced with a professional challenge.

🚨Resident doctors Industrial action 📆5 day strike ⏲️7:00 AM on 25 July 2025 to 7:00 AM on 30 July 2025 Read our guidance for Resident doctors on the general principles of Industrial Action: 🖱️ mdsuk.org/advice-on-st...

🏅Connecting, collaborating, and creating together. The Medical Defence Shield team is excited to be reuniting for our away day! We'll be connecting as a team, enjoying team-building exercises, planning the future of the organisation (and catching up over lunch). #awayday2025

🛡️MDS treats each member's case with dedication, striving for the best possible outcome. We believe in providing unparalleled support through strong communication, unwavering commitment, and a relentless drive to succeed. Join us today: 🖱️https://shorturl.at/S42ZE

Planning a career change and have a complaint on your record? Worried about disclosing a patient complaint to a new employer, even if it was deemed without merit? Read how MDS advice helped a member balance transparency & professional reputation, & securing a new role. 🖱️https://tinyurl.com/7s8h8swa

🛡️At Medical Defence Shield we're unique as we're the only one to combine robust clinical defence with leading employment support in our membership packages. Our members can feel confident knowing they have access to our in-house experts for all their needs. True 360° protection. shorturl.at/S42ZE

👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️If you’re a registered Nurse, Nursing Associate or Healthcare Assistant and want to protect your career from any unforeseen twist in the road... join MDS and get peace of mind. ➡️Membership starts at £90 per year. ➡️Student nurses join FREE. 🔗Join today: tinyurl.com/34j2872u *T&Cs apply

As a Medical Defence Shield member, you can rely on our dedicated in-house experts to provide unparalleled support for all your professional concerns. We have the knowledge and expertise to support you through your matters, ensuring you achieve the best possible outcome. 📧[email protected]

👥MDS on the road Last week, our Head of Outreach attended the training day at Northampton General Hospital. Highlight of the day was a young doctor (not in the picture) who chose to join MDS on the spot, after discussing our services with us at the event! Join MDS today: shorturl.at/S42ZE

📽️What makes MDS different from many other Medical Defence Organisations? Among many, the empathy, the personal touch and individual support we provide to all our members. Hear from one of them why she recommends us to her colleagues ⬇️ Join today 🖱️ shorturl.at/S42ZE

👥MDS on the road - conference edition! Last Saturday, our Outreach team attended the largest conference for Muslim healthcare professionals in the UK, hosted by @britishima.bsky.social . The event welcomed over 500 delegates and featured eminent speakers and engaging workshops.

👥MDS on the road… Last week, our Head of Outreach, Pushpa Kadappa, had the opportunity to visit Grand Round at Basildon University Hospital as part of our outreach activities to discuss the benefits of joining MDS. We're looking forward to returning to meet the new FY doctors in July!

🦷Our medico-legal team have actively been assisting dental professionals with their professional matters. Their positive feedback speaks volumes on the support they've received from our team! Are you a General Dental Practitioner in need of support? Contact our team today 📧[email protected]

💻AI is increasingly prominent, but how can it be safely used in clinical settings? We recently published a case study in which our in-house medico-legal team offered advice on how to responsibly integrate AI into clinical environments. 🖱️https://rb.gy/uctgur

🛡️At Medical Defence Shield we're proud of having our own, in-house team of legal experts, knowledgeable employment advisors and specialist medico-legal professionals, whose single goal is to provide our members with support and guidance in their professional careers. 🖱️Join today: mdsuk.org