New claims management coding to drive improvements in maternal and neonatal care
Marking the launch of the 20th international Group B Strep Awareness Month on 1 July, NHS Resolution has recently introduced a series of new learning codes to its claims management system to improve the identification of injuries suffered by babies in the neonatal period. The …
NHS Resolution appoints Niamh McKenna as first CIO
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Niamh McKenna as NHS Resolution’s first Chief Information Officer. NHS Resolution holds a unique place in the healthcare system and we are embarking on an ambitious strategy to transform the way in which we use the data …
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NHS Resolution’s successful claims mediation service set to continue with award of new three-year contract
Following a rigorous and highly competitive retender process, NHS Resolution has announced the award of a new three-year contract to manage its successful and highly-regarded claims mediation service. Four providers have been contracted to deliver the service in partnership with the organisation; the Centre for …
Case of note: ABC v. St. George’s University Hospital NHS FT, SW London & St. George’s Mental Health NHST and Another (High Court, 28 February 2020 – Yip J.)
In 2007 XX, who was ABC’s father, killed her mother. He was found guilty of manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility and made subject to a hospital order under the Mental Health Act. He was placed at a facility run by the second defendant, where …
A year of the Clinical Negligence Scheme for General Practice
The way we work with general practice has changed significantly over the past year, most recently with the launch of the Existing Liabilities Scheme for General Practice (ELSGP). A couple of years ago, rising indemnity costs were an increasing source of concern for general practitioners, …
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NHS Resolution launches new indemnity scheme to support NHS coronavirus response
A new scheme has been launched by NHS Resolution to meet liabilities arising from the special healthcare arrangements being put in place in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The scheme, which will be known as the Clinical Negligence Scheme for Coronavirus (CNSC), has been designed …
Pause in reporting procedure for the maternity incentive scheme
In recognition of the current pressure on the NHS and maternity services in response to COVID-19, we will be pausing the majority of reporting requirements relating to the maternity incentive scheme 10 safety actions until Monday 31 August 2020. This will be kept under review. …
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COVID-19 and business continuity
As the country continues to deal with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, NHS Resolution has been closely following government guidance and putting in place business contingency plans that ensure the safety and wellbeing of our workforce whilst also enabling us to continue to serve the NHS …
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