Being a witness in a clinical negligence claim
This note provides guidance to those who may be approached to give evidence as a witness if you were involved in providing care and treatment to a claimant on behalf of one of our members (for example, a Trust).
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Being a witness in a non-clinical negligence claim
This note provides guidance to those who may be approached to give a statement or evidence in court as a witness in a non-clinical claim case.
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Claims reporting guidelines
This document sets out the requirements for when and how a member should report a new claim to NHS Resolution. It also provides other useful information such as: what to expect once a claim has been reported and common definitions.
Clinical Negligence Scheme for Trusts (CNST) rules
The Clinical Negligence Scheme for Trusts (CNST) rules set out the scope of the scheme.
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Ten Years of Maternity Claims: An analysis of NHS Litigation Authority data
This report provides an analysis of the various clinical situations that have led to maternity claims and it is hoped that the information provided will be helpful to those professionals responsible for ensuring the provision of safe care for women and their babies.
Limitation including extension requests
Members will often receive requests from claimant solicitors to voluntarily agree an extension of limitation to allow investigations to be completed. This guidance sets out the relevant law and provides some practical tips for all such requests.
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Property Expenses Scheme (PES) rules
The Property Expenses Scheme (PES) rules set out the scope of the scheme.
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How claims are valued
This note focuses on how claims are valued. The general principle is that damages are paid to a claimant with the aim of restoring them (as far as possible) to the position they would have been in but for the negligence.
