HDU is the trade union for all hospital doctors, from foundation to consultant. We provide expert and responsive advice and representation on the full range of matters arising from your employment – that is, any issue or problem which affects you at work, including:
Existing members can log in to add or update casework and documentation.
We also offer Women Focused Support for women doctors.
HDU will assess and triage your request for support, either to our national officer team or our medical employment adviser.
If you are a current member, you can also seek advice, make a query, or raise a case and upload relevant documents via our member portal.
To assist women doctors in accessing support on what can sometimes be extremely sensitive matters, our WFS service offers members Women Focused Support on a range of issues from one of our female national officers – the first trade union to do so.
Getting a better deal on pensions is one of the top priorities for HDU and our members. Too many of us are being hit with tax bills and the rules are complex and counterproductive. That’s why we’re campaigning for tax reform.
But doctors need help now. The NHS Pension scheme is generous, but the stress of unexpected tax bills can have a disastrous impact on our individual finances.
There are DIY options available, but HDU’s view is that this path is fraught with risks. A mistake on the data you input can easily lead you to take the wrong decision. And why should doctors feel they must teach themselves the ins and outs of tax law anyway?
That’s why we’ve teamed up with Quilter Financial Advisers, who are experts on the NHS pension scheme and offer HDU members a free initial financial consultation as well as exclusive member-only events.
Don’t be paralysed by fear about your pension or try to work it out on your own – make informed choices with expert support and advice.
The value of pensions and the income they produce can fall as well as rise. You may get back less than you invested. Approver Quilter Financial Services Limited. February 2026.
Medifintech provide expert NHS pension support in the UK by helping members understand their NHS pension and taxation. They could save you money by identifying and correcting annual allowance tax charges and errors on your pension records.
We have negotiated a special rate for HDU members of £550 plus VAT (usual price £650+VAT). Book today.
Review your pension for any errors
Protect your benefits to your chosen retirement date
Report, and follow-up call to discuss findings and answer questions
Quilter Financial Advisers provides financial advice you can trust, helping you to secure your financial future.
As the preferred financial advice partner for HDU, our team are on hand to help you, whether you want to save for your ideal retirement, invest for a rainy day, get advice on your mortgage, or put some protection in place for yourself and your family.
Quilter Financial Advisers offers a free, no obligation initial consultation with an expert financial adviser to discuss your circumstances and find out how you could benefit from financial advice.
Quilter Financial Advisers is a part of Quilter Financial Planning Limited which in turn is a part of Quilter plc, a leading UK-focused full-service wealth manager, providing advice-led investment solutions and investment platform services to over 500,000 customers.
We understand that many hospital doctors have unique sets of challenges when it comes to their finances and financial planning needs. With busy work schedules, it can be difficult to find an adviser who can help you navigate through these complexities. That’s why we have a dedicated specialist team who can help.
Each of our advisers has:
We can give you peace of mind that your financial future is secure – so you can continue focusing on treating your patients.
Email [email protected] or call 0800 043 4164 to find out more and to book your free initial financial consultation.
The value of investments can fall as well as rise. You may get back less than you invested. Approver Quilter Financial Services Limited & Quilter Mortgage Planning Limited 24 February 2023.
Through HDU’s partnership with Morrish Solicitors we have secured a number of benefits for all members and their families.
Morrish have over 100 years of experience working with Associations, Trade Unions and their members.
As an HDU member, you and your family are entitled to:
Reduced rates for:
In addition you receive:
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