News & Updates

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 [...]

Please note an updated version of the Remote Examination Conditions has today been published (version 6.0) In light of the ability of claimants to pursue their own claims via Official Injury Claims, the condition relation to the obtaining of legal advice [...]

With just under a week to go until the Whiplash Reforms go live for accidents on or after 31 May 2021, I am writing to provide a summary and a checklist of key changes and actions to take in readiness for [...]