All Surgical Claims (FOI_7363)

Freedom of information request details

FOI request date: 5th August 2025

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

The following information was requested:

Hello. I am looking for the following information please (under FOI rules) relating to  amputation claims in 2024/25.

Any help would be much appreciated.

• 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 2024/2025?
• What is the total amount of compensation paid as a result of delays in diagnosis/treatment leading to amputation in 2024/2025?

Also, I can confirm we are looking for data on closed files. Please can you disclose all surgical
cases and break it down by injury and cause?

(Please, see clarification in the attached PDF.)

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