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We hold one of the largest databases of healthcare related compensation claims in the world, complemented by data on practitioner performance concerns and the causes of contracting disputes in primary care. This is more than 25 years’ worth of data on concerns raised about NHS care.
We have a duty to use this information responsibly to drive positive change for patients and staff.
Our resources section is here to support the early resolution of contracting disputes, improvements in patient safety, a reduction in harm and a reduction in claims.
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Insight report
Demographics, professions and concerns: What are the patterns in Practitioner Performance Advice cases?
The NHS’s most valuable resource is its people. They are critical to the delivery of safe and effective patient care. To support the fair management and resolution of concerns, we are pleased to publish our annual analysis of the demographics of the practitioners which we …
Case story
Team reviews case study
This illustrative study features an obstetrics and gynaecology team suffering division and poor team cohesion and looks at why and how a team review was undertaken, its findings and next steps.
Insight report
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 …
Video
An overview of our behavioural assessments
This video has been designed to provide an overview of Practitioner Performance Advice’s behavioural assessments. It explains what a behavioural assessment is, the specific behavioural areas the assessment covers, the benefits the behavioural assessment offers to both the practitioner and the healthcare organisation, …
Video
Drafting and reviewing Terms of Reference for a formal investigation – primary care
This presentation has been designed to help you write good Terms of Reference or at the very least recognise a set of poor ones. We’ll tell you about: How to go about creating ‘good’ terms of reference How to avoid language that might bias the …
Insight report
Professional Support & Remediation (PSR): key features of recent action plans
NHS Resolution’s Practitioner Performance Advice service has been preparing action plans for doctors, dentists and pharmacists since 2008 and has developed considerable expertise in the field of professional support and remediation. Through our action plans, we have helped many practitioners return to safe and effective …
Insight report
Healthcare Professional Alert Notices (HPANs): insights from nine years of managing the scheme
This publication looks at key features from a review of all requests for an HPAN we have received since 2013, as part of our strategic commitment to share our data and insights to reduce risk and help improve the healthcare system. In sharing this information we aim to raise awareness of the importance of the HPAN scheme as a safety measure.
Insight report
Who are the practitioners we advise on and are there any patterns of concerns?
To support the fair management and resolution of concerns, we have analysed the casework of Practitioner Performance Advice from 2017/18 to 2021/22 to understand if there are any trends in the practitioners we advise on and patterns of concerns reported to us by employers and …
Insight report
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 …
Leaflet
Supporting primary care
NHS Resolution offers support and insights to those working in primary care from across our four services: Claims Management, Practitioner Performance Advice, Primary Care Appeals and Safety and Learning. We have produced a short digital brochure that outlines how each service supports those working in …
Video
Drafting and reviewing Terms of Reference for a formal investigation (under MHPS) – secondary care
This presentation has been designed to help you write good Terms of Reference or at the very least recognise a set of poor ones. We’ll tell you about: How to go about creating ‘good’ terms of reference How to avoid language that might bias the …
Insight report
Team reviews retrospective
NHS Resolution’s Practitioner Performance Advice service has developed its team reviews over the last five years. Where concerns relate to how members of a clinical team interact with each other, we can undertake a team review to: identify any barriers to resolving the issues which …
Insight report
Bullying and harassment reported in our advice cases: an overview
It is a sad fact that bullying and harassment are reported to be prevalent issues within the health and social care sector. The 2019 NHS staff survey showed that 19% of staff have experienced bullying or harassment in the last year from colleagues. According to …
Insight report
Insights from 10 years of supporting the management of exclusions in England
Overview NHS Resolution’s Practitioner Performance Advice service has a unique perspective on exclusions of doctors and dentists within the NHS. NHS organisations are expected to seek advice from the Practitioner Performance Advice service when considering a formal exclusion and if an exclusion extends beyond 12 …
Guide
Back on track: a good practice guide
This publication sets out how our Practitioner Performance Advice approaches work with practitioners for whom further training is required to resolve concerns about their practice and/or behaviours. Please note: A lot of the content is out of date, particularly the descriptions of NHS and primary …
Guide
How to conduct a local performance investigation
This publication provides guidance for healthcare organisations about conducting local investigations into a practitioner’s performance or conduct. Please note: A lot of the content is out of date and there is no reference to the Responsible Officer role. However, we are making this available (until …
Insight report
Findings from clinical performance assessments
Practitioner Performance Advice undertakes a range of assessment services to assist in the resolution of performance concerns about doctors, dentists and pharmacists. Here we present the findings of 102 clinical performance assessments during financial years 2013/14 to 2019/20 to share important insights from this core …
Insight report
Research into concerns raised by healthcare organisations about practitioners
Practitioner Performance Advice will be launching a new and important programme to share research and insights drawn from our work to support healthcare organisations in better understanding, managing and resolving concerns about doctors, dentists or pharmacists. Our initial work on this programme is already …
Factsheet
Surgeons who are the subject of our cases
In March 2021, the Royal College of Surgeons (RCS) published An independent review on diversity and inclusion for the Royal College of Surgeons of England. Much of the report looks at diversity in relation to the structure of the RCS but it also explores issues …
Guide
Professional Support and Remediation plans: guidance and resources for clinical supervisors
Clinical supervisors provide guidance and support to practitioners during an action plan. This guide provides information and resources to support the process of clinical supervision, from considerations around the appointment of a supervisor through to the completion of an action plan.
