New one-stop shop for healthcare insight
Author: MDDUS | Date: 20 May 2026
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A new platform promises to bring insight from the frontline of healthcare directly to those shaping policy and public debate. The MDDUS newsroom features news, expert commentary, and exclusive survey insights, helping journalists, policymakers, and stakeholders understand the challenges facing healthcare today.
New one-stop shop for healthcare insight
A new platform promises to bring insight from the frontline of healthcare directly to those shaping policy and public debate.
The Medical and Dental Defence Union of Scotland (MDDUS) has launched its digital newsroom: “News.mddus.com”. The platform provides news, insight and expert commentary from across its community of healthcare professionals and experts.
Award-winning journalist Melanie Reid, and blogger and haematologist Dr Chris Tiplady are among several independent contributors.
Exclusive insight from MDDUS' membership surveys will also be shared on the site. In previous years MDDUS research has exposed the compassion fatigue crisis in healthcare and has been cited in government legislation on non-surgical cosmetic procedures.
Now, for the first time, there will be a dedicated home to host the results of past and future surveys.
This digital newsroom will explain key topics such as wellbeing, regulation and workforce pressures, to help journalists, policymakers and stakeholders understand the challenges facing those working in healthcare today.
Chris Kenny, Chief Executive of MDDUS said, "Too often the authentic voices of doctors and dentists are missing from the conversations that shape the healthcare system around them.
“Policy is debated. Regulation is elaborated. Technology advances. Yet the clinicians delivering care on the frontline are not heard in those discussions.
We’re working to change that. Our MDDUS microsite is a true first of its kind for our doctors and dentists. A hub for healing. A place to hear and be heard.”
The MDDUS newsroom can be accessed at: News.mddus.com
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Who is MDDUS?
MDDUS is the Medical and Dental Defence Union of Scotland. It is a mutual organisation that supports doctors, dentists and healthcare professionals by providing professional indemnity, expert advice and representation, and by advocating on issues affecting medical and dental practice.
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What is News.MDDUS.com for?
News.MDDUS.com provides news, insight and expert commentary on issues affecting doctors, dentists and healthcare professionals. It explains key topics such as wellbeing, regulation and workforce pressures, helping journalists, policymakers and stakeholders understand the challenges facing healthcare today.
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Where can I find MDDUS membership information?
MDDUS membership information is available on the main MDDUS website. Visit www.mddus.com to find details about joining, member benefits, professional support services and official guidance for doctors, dentists and healthcare professionals.
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How do I contact MDDUS with media enquiries?
Media enquiries should be directed to the MDDUS press team. Journalists can contact the MDDUS press team by telephone on 07976 886 552 or by email at press@mddus.com to request information, comment or expert insight.