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The Services Available to Trainees

The Doctors and Dentists Protection Union (DDPU) services :

1. EMPLOYMENT & REGULATORY

Comprehensive Professional disciplinary matters in Employment, regulatory matters (before the General medical Council)

2. EMPLOYMENT & CONTRACT DISPUTES

Representation in member’s legal action arising out of Employment, and for those who are not in Employment but have an agreement for the provision of services as a medical professionals or dental professionals, then representation in contractual dispute arising from such agreement

3. SUPPORT IN TRAINING ISSUES
  • Advice and support in ARCP appeals.
  • Advice in training issues
4. ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

Representation in Coroner’s Inquests or, in Scotland, Fatal Accident Inquiry

5. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

Advice regarding terms and conditions of service including

  • – Salary progression
  • – Leave entitlement
  • – Removal expenses and Travel
6. ADVICE IN PROFESSIONAL ISSUES:
  • – Confidentiality
  • Ethical issues
  • Medico legal practice
  • Clinical Excellence Award
  • – Career progression including advice in CESR and CEGPR application process
  • – Local and national guidelines
7. BULLYING & HARASSMENT

Advice and representation in grievance procedure commenced by a member:

– Involving a dispute about terms and conditions of employment including remuneration and

– Involving a complaint of bullying, harassment, whistle-blowing or discrimination