GP benefits and renewal
How to make the most of your membership and renew
More than defence
We’re not just here in case things go wrong. With Medical Protection you have access to membership benefits and resources that can help stop problems from occurring in the first place. We treat all our members as individuals and by using more detailed information about your scope of practice we provide you with a tailored membership and subscription, giving you peace of mind that you have appropriate indemnity in place.
General practice in England and Wales
Following the introduction of clinical negligence schemes in England and Wales, the state now provides indemnity for clinical negligence claims related to the provision of NHS primary medical services. Medical Protection continues to provide comprehensive protection for circumstances not covered by the scheme, and the right to request indemnity for claims which are outside the scope of state indemnity if you have an appropriate Claims Protection membership for this work.
Advice and legal representation
The right to request advice and legal representation for coroner's inquests, disciplinary and regulatory proceedings and criminal investigations related to your professional practice
Clinical negligence
The right to request indemnity for clinical negligence claims (not covered by NHS indemnity) and Good Samaritan acts worldwide
Expert legal team
Access to a dedicated expert legal team which may include clinical negligence solicitors, medicolegal consultants and professional claims managers
Medicolegal advice
Medicolegal advice line including out of hours emergency support 24/7
Complaints support
Help responding to and resolving patient complaints
Help with unwanted media attention
Expert support including preparing statements and responding to the media on your behalf
Professional development workshops and online courses
Workshops, online courses and webinars with accredited CPD to develop your communication and risk management skills
Risk management resources
Access to online publications and case reports
Confidential counselling service
Access to our confidential counselling service to support you through a stressful case or claim
Making the most of your membership
Your guide to member benefits outlines the vast range of resources you can use to help manage your risk, receive expert help when you need it, and practise with confidence throughout your career.
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Understanding your membership
Please take time to read the guide to your responsibilities as a member and examples of those circumstances in which we are unlikely to be able to help with a request for assistance.
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How to renew your membership
You will receive your renewal pack one month before the end of your current membership year. When you have received your pack you will be asked to login into your MyMPS account and:
- Check your information
- Update any details that have changed
- Renew your subscription
- You can pay by credit or debit card or set up a Direct Debit online at MyMPS or by contacting us by phone
- If you already pay by Direct Debit, your payment will be taken automatically.
It is important to check your details as any missing or inaccurate information could affect your right to request assistance and in some circumstances can result in your membership being cancelled.
Following the introduction of clinical negligence schemes for general practice in England and Wales, the state now provides indemnity for your NHS work. Medical Protection membership continues to provide comprehensive protection for circumstances not covered by the scheme and indemnity for non-NHS work where needed.