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Being fair 2

Our new report, Being fair 2 aims to promote the value of a person-centred workplace that is compassionate, safe and fair when care in the NHS goes wrong. It follows on from the original Being fair report published in 2019. With workforce issues like incivility, …

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Diabetes and lower limb complications: A thematic review of clinical negligence claims

Since 2013/14, there has been a growth in the volume and value of clinical negligence claims involving patients with diabetes-related lower limb complications. The majority of claims have involved patients with a diabetic foot ulcer who went on to undergo a major lower limb amputation. …

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Supporting the management of performance concerns within primary care

NHS Resolution’s Practitioner Performance Advice service provides healthcare organisations with advice on the management of concerns about the practice of individual doctors, dentists and pharmacists. Our work in primary care cases provides comprehensive support to the management and resolution of concerns, with a focus on …

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Venous thromboembolism

From 1 April 2012 until 31 March 2022, we documented 687 closed claims relating to Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) injuries. Of these, 411 claims were settled with damages paid, costing the NHS over £23 million. VTE is a significant cause of mortality, long-term disability and long-lasting …

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Behavioural Assessments: findings from an in-depth qualitative and quantitative analysis

NHS Resolution’s Practitioner Performance Advice service has found that 70% of cases discussed with us by employers/contracting organisations have an element of concern relating to behaviour and/or conduct of the doctor, dentist or pharmacist who is the subject of the request for advice (see our …

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