All Surgical Claims (FOI_7191)

Freedom of information request details

FOI request date: 24th April 2025

Service: Claims Management / Specialty: Cardio Surgery, General Surgery, Neurosurgery, Oral & Maxillo Facial Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Paediatric Surgery, Plastic Surgery

The following information was requested:

I am looking for the following information please (under FOI rules) relating to amputation
claims:

• In 2024, how many claims made against NHS Trusts and/or Clinicians were reported to the NHSR as a result of surgical errors leading to amputation?
• In 2024, how many claims made against NHS Trusts and/or Clinicians were reported to the NHSR as a result of or delays in diagnosis/treatment leading to amputation?
• So far in 2025, how many claims made against NHS Trusts and/or Clinicians were reported to the NHSR as a result of surgical errors leading to amputation?
• So far in 2025, how many claims made against NHS Trusts and/or Clinicians were reported to the NHSR as a result of delays in diagnosis/treatment leading to amputation?
• What percentage of those cases identified above resulted in a successful outcome for the Claimant in 2024?
• What percentage of those cases identified above resulted in a successful outcome for the Claimant in 2025?
• What is the total amount of compensation paid as a result of surgical errors leading to amputation in 2024?
• What is the total amount of compensation paid as a result of delays in diagnosis/treatment leading to amputation in 2024?

(Please, see attached PDF for clarification.)

Download this information request [Information request for All Surgical Claims (FOI_7191)]

Page last updated on: 23^rd May 2025