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Protect your career with expert medico-legal advice, regulatory defence, union-grade employment support, and our 24/7 emergency line. Starting from £395 per year.
Protect your career with expert medico-legal advice, GMC representation and 24/7 support from just £25 per year.
Our plans for Consultants and Associate Specialists are based on your grade, not your specialty. Choose between our Clinical Defence plan, for essential legal, regulatory and medico-legal support, or our Employment Support plan, providing union-grade support and representation just for you. For complete peace of mind, choose our Comprehensive Plan, which includes both services and a big saving.
Do you perform Category 2 NHS work? Our Clinical and Comprehensive plans for Consultants and Associate Specialists automatically include insurance-backed cover for Cat. 2 Work income of up to £1000, or let us know if you require more, we can add it for a small additional cost.
We can often accommodate unusual work patterns and complex working arrangements, just call us to discuss your unique requirements and for a personalised quote.
What level of protection do you want for your consultant practice?
For all your regulatory, clinical and medico-legal protection needs.
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Our complete, 360° protection plan, for complete peace of mind.
Our whole team, working together in your corner.
per annum*
If you want Union-grade protection for your work, without the politics.
per annum*
Discover what is included in your MDS membership.
Supporting doctors throughout every stage of their career
I have been very impressed with the level of support and advice from the MDS legal team. This has even exceeded my expectations. I can’t recommend MDS enough.
Consultant
Yes, we offer a number of introductory discounts for our partners:
International Medical Graduates on their first NHS placement can apply to receive the first three months their first MDS membership for free.
BAPIO members receive 10% off their first year MDS membership and 5% in their second year.
BINA members can apply to receive the first three months of their first MDS membership for free.
We also offer referral schemes:
MDS members that refer a friend to MDS receive a £20 voucher when they join. Please remind them to mention your full mane when applying.
And we offer a 25% discount for members working 50% or less than full time work.
Terms and conditions apply to all our offers and discounts. Please contact [email protected] for more details.
We accept Debit and Credit Card payments, and BACS. If you prefer to spread the cost of your membership, we offer Direct Debit option for 12 months at no additional cost.
Applications are normally processed within two working days and upon receipt of requested documents for review.
This may include a letter of good standing (LGS) with full claims history from your previous defence body or insurer.
All cancellation requests must be made in writing to [email protected]. We are afraid we cannot accept requests made over the phone or through other mediums.
We offer a grace period of 14 days after joining and at the point of renewal, during which it is possible to cancel with no fees or requirement to complete the annual plan.
Past these 14 days periods, members are no longer allowed to cancel and must complete payment for the rest/entirety of the plan (12 months).
We do not offer in-year cancellations or pro-rata refunds.
Our all round membership protects Consultants if something goes wrong in your clinical practice and faces complaints, claims, or investigations. The membership covers clinical medical defence support and employment support. All round protection for your career, at all stages.
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