Sodium Valproate (FOI_7261)
The following information was requested:
Please provide details on the number of claims you have received relating to Foetal Valproate
Spectrum Disorder (previously Foetal Valproate Syndrome), for injuries caused to individuals
whose mothers were taking sodium valproate when they were pregnant with them, or fathers
were taking sodium valproate when they were conceived.
Please also provide details of any claims made by mothers or fathers of children with Foetal
Valproate Spectrum Disorder.
In relation to the claims detailed above, please specify the number of cases in which payment
has been made.
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Claims broken down by specialty (FOI_7661)
The following information was requested and clarified:
This request is a follow up on FOI_7157
You have previously helped me in this trail with data for Anaesthesia and related specialties. You now have newer data. Would you be able to update my requests with the latest data?
With respect to your most recent question from June 2025 below, I accept your suggestion about not breaking down primary injuries by year as the numbers are low.
Yes, please give me data about spinal damage.
I am particularly interested in injury codes for claims across all specialities where the total costs (including legal) of settled claims are in excess of £100,000. Are you able to provide this information?
Average 5 largest claims (FOI_7258)
The following information was requested:
I would like to request the following information under the Freedom of Information Act:
For the past 10 complete years (calendar or financial whichever is easiest) please can you provide me with:
1. For the 5 largest claims that year:
a. The average (mean) and standard deviation of those claims’ total costs
b. The average (mean) and standard deviation of those claims’ “Legal costs (claimant)”
c. The average (mean) and standard deviation of those claims’ “Legal costs (NHS Resolution)”
d. The average (mean) and standard deviation of those claims’ “Damages paid” value
e. The percentage that were “Unsuccessful”
f. The cause codes for each claim
g. The specialty for each claim
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Cyber Security services and Enterprise Software Platforms (FOI_7253)
The following information was requested:
I am conducting a research project into how public sector organisations procure cyber security services and enterprise software platforms. As part of this, I would be grateful if you could provide the most recent contract information you hold for the following areas:
1. Standard Firewall (Network)
Firewall services that protect the organisation’s network from unauthorised access and other internet security threats.
2. Anti-virus Software Application
Programs designed to prevent, detect, and remove viruses, malware, trojans, adware, and related threats.
3. Microsoft Enterprise Agreement
A volume licensing agreement that may include:
- Microsoft 365 (Office, Exchange, SharePoint, Teams)
- Windows Enterprise
- Enterprise Mobility + Security (EMS)
- Azure services (committed or pay-as-you-go)
4. Microsoft Power BI
Or any alternative business intelligence platform used for data connectivity, dashboards, and reporting.
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For each of the above areas, I kindly request the following:
- Who is the existing supplier for this contract?
- What is the annual spend for each contract?
- What is the description of the services provided?
- Primary brand (where applicable)
- What is the start date of the contract?
- What is the expiry date of the contract?
- What is the total duration of the contract?
- Who is the responsible contract officer? Please include at least their job title, and where possible, name, contact number, and direct email address
- How many licences or users are included (where applicable)?
Breakdown of Claims data for Trusts (FOI_7247)
The following information was requested:
Further to our previous request regarding compensation claims handled by NHS Trusts in the North East and Cumbria, FOI_7022 we would like to
find out more about compensation claims handled by all NHS Trusts on a national basis, but have significantly reduced the information we’re asking for, in the hope it will remain within the
costs and time limits of the Act.
If my questions can be revised in order to better achieve a full disclosure, I would be grateful for any advice you could give in that respect. If it would also help reduce time by adjusting the time
period, please let me know and I can specify.
Please provide answers to the following questions in an Excel workbook:
- How many compensation claims have been settled by the Trust over the past six years (2019-2025) – please breakdown by year.
- For each settled claim, please provide:
Total amount paid in settlement
Number of claims closed with nil damages paid
Number of claims closed with a damages payment and associated costs
Breakdown by incident date (per financial year)
Breakdown by primary cause
Breakdown by primary injury - Over the same period please provide the number of fatalities claims logged for each Trust.
- How much has the Trust spent in legal fees associated with compensation costs over that period. Please break down by year and by legal costs awarded to claimants vs. costs incurred in representing the Trust.
(Please see clarifications in the attached PDF.)
Temporary agency staffing (FOI_7245)
The following information was requested:
I am interested in learning more about your organization’s use of temporary agency staffing.
Specifically, I request the following information in relation to Non-Clinical Staff in March and April 2025:
Do you currently have any formal arrangements in place for procuring temporary agency staff?
If so, what are the names of the suppliers involved?
If you do have formal arrangements, please provide the details of the current contract(s), including:
Approximate number of temporary workers or contractors working through each agency/supplier
Length of contract
Please provide a summary of your organization’s total expenditure on temporary agency staff for March and April 2025 for non-Clinical Staff
If you utilize any Contractors outside of IR35, please provide the following information:
Number of contractors outside of IR35
Specialty of contractor for example IT,HR,
Spend for March and April 2025 for contractors outside of IR35
Do you have any policies or guidelines related to the use of temporary agency staff? If so, please provide them.
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Vascular Surgery (FOI_7243)
The following information was requested:
Follow up to – FOI_7201.
I want to obtain further information.
I need the cumulative number of injuries and causes over the 10-year period (as yearly figures censor events which are significant but rare due to data protection). I want the cost associated with each injury type claim. Finally, I would like to know the cost of successful and rejected claims.
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Personal Injury claims made by paramedics and ambulance staff (FOI_7236)
The following information was requested:
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, please can you disclose the following information:
1. The number of claims made by ambulance staff/paramedics for injuries sustained while on duty. (Broken down by financial years 2021/22, 2022/23, 2023/24)
a) Broken down by Ambulance Trust (the number of claims made by staff per trust) (Broken down by same years as above).
b) Broken down by primary injury and primary cause (Broken down by same years as above).
2. The amount paid out in compensation to successful claims. (Broken down by financial years 2021/22, 2022/23, 2023/24)
a) The number of claims that were settled with compensation. (Broken down by same years as above).
b) Broken down by Ambulance Trust (Broken down by same years as above).
