News & Updates

Medical report providers are reminded that in accordance with the the Pre-Action Protocol(s) that where the instructing party provides the defendants  version of events as part of the instructions, the medical expert must comment on the impact this has, [...]

The MedCo Audit Committee (Committee) have agreed a change to the approach to be adopted when auditing against the rules relating to out of normal office hours support for unrepresented claimant work. Prior to the Whiplash Reforms in May 2021, [...]

As users will be aware, the ban on remote examinations was suspended as part of MedCo’s response to Covid-19. In light of the government’s lifting of all remaining restrictions, MedCo has now decided that the suspension will be stopped [...]

One of MedCo’s aims is to ensure the quality of medical legal reports produced by its accredited Medical Experts. To achieve this, MedCo regularly reviews samples of reports that are being produced as well as act on feedback provided by [...]

On 6 January 2022, I wrote to you to let you know of changes to the charging policy with effect from 6 April 2022. The MedCo board of directors has decided that the charging policy effective from 6th April [...]

Since becoming operational in 2015 all of MedCo’s operational/audit/accountancy etc. services have been provided by the Motor Insurers Bureau (MIB). It was always intended that our operations and governance would be reviewed after 5 years. The review, by independent consultants, [...]

From 1st December 2021, the Motor Insurer’s Bureau (MIB) will no longer be providing MedCo’s managed services functions.  On that date some functions will be undertaken by alternative providers.  Accountancy, Audit and HR service providers have been appointed. Operations will [...]

We are writing to let you know some important reminders relating to the topics of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and Identification to assist you in using the MedCo system and ensure you stay compliant. This follows on from the operational [...]

To help Medical Experts in using the MedCo system and ensure compliance, we have provided some reminders based on our observations and feedback on how the system is being used. This communication focuses on: MedCo Reference Terms and conditions [...]

Following a recent review of its Rules and Policies, MedCo is today publishing updated versions of these documents. Links to the new documents and changes are noted below: MedCo Policy Document version 2.0 Conduct section - Policy 27 added. MedCo [...]