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Our Nursing plan is an MDS offer to Registered Nurses and Nursing Associates, as well as healthcare Assistants. This is a comprehensive plan, providing both our Clinical Defence services, for essential legal, regulatory and medico-legal support, and our Employment Support services, providing union-grade support and representation.
Enjoy robust protection for your career and complete peace of mind with this all-in-one membership.
We can often accommodate unusual or complex work patterns, and in- and out-of-hours, and complex working arrangements, just call us to discuss your unique requirements and for a personalised quote.
All plans are backed by our MDS lifetime promise. In fact, our services are provided on an occurrence basis, which means that we will assist you with issues that took place while you were a member, even when you no longer are one, as long as they were covered by your plan then.
MDS membership is currently unavailable to Midwives and dual registered Nurses/Midwives. Nurses working at Advanced Level (ACP), including Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Clinical Nurse Specialists, please apply to our Associate Plan.
Out of hours and weekend cover for your professional emergencies.
Worldwide Good Samaritan Acts cover included in all our Clinical plans.
Insurance-backed cover for NHS Category 2 work included in all our Clinical plans.
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.
