Medical Defence Shield
@meddefenceshielduk.bsky.social
Medical Defence Shield UK - Regulatory Defence and Employment Support for Healthcare Professionals in the UK.
🙌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
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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 [email protected] or visit tinyurl.com/2p8cycc6 to explore our membership plans!
Not a member yet?
Get a quote by emailing [email protected] 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 [email protected] or visit tinyurl.com/2p8cycc6 to explore our membership plans!
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.
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!
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...
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...
October 1, 2025 at 8:22 AM
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...
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!
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!
September 25, 2025 at 12:35 PM
🤳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!
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
Learn why clarifying contract terms is vital!
🖱️ tinyurl.com/3hsj2nhz
September 24, 2025 at 12:05 PM
⚖️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
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.
It was a pleasure to connect with leading healthcare professionals and specialists, and the Continuing Medical Education programme featured insightful presentations.
September 18, 2025 at 9:21 AM
👥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.
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
At MDS, we’re dedicated to supporting our members by providing resources and advocating for best practices in patient safety.
📞0300 30 32 442
September 17, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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
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/
You're not alone, and we're here to help.
🖱️https://mdsuk.org/category/guides/
September 10, 2025 at 9:08 AM
🤝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/
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!
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!
September 8, 2025 at 10:31 AM
🗓️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!
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
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
September 3, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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
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
Explore our valuable resources to see the level of dedication and expertise we bring to supporting our members.
🖱️Visit: tinyurl.com/mr38unnx
September 1, 2025 at 10:42 AM
💻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
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
Find out more about how we can support you: mdsuk.org/membership-types
August 20, 2025 at 9:05 AM
✍️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
Find out more about how we can support you: mdsuk.org/membership-types