Browse resources for Safety and Learning
Case story
Understanding the risk of maternal and neonatal hyponatraemia
This case story is fictional but based on real events and lessons learnt through cases referred to NHS Resolution’s Early Notification scheme. We are sharing the experience to improve the quality of care provided to all patients, families and staff.
Case story
Learning lessons in maternity from a recent Supreme Court ruling
This case story is based on real events and NHS Resolution is sharing the experience of those involved to help prevent a similar occurrence happening to patients, families and staff.
Leaflet
Insights from assault claims
£53.4 million will be spent to settle 1,255 of the 3,227 claims made for assault received by NHS Resolution between 2013 and 2018. This is equivalent to employing 1,700 registered nurses for one year. 1,225 claims received between 1 April 2013 and 31 March 2018 …
Video
An introduction to learning from suicide-related claims
This video is an introduction to our thematic review that presents a detailed analysis of claims made after an individual has attempted to take their life.
Report
Learning from suicide-related claims
This thematic review presents a detailed analysis of claims made after an individual has attempted to take their life. Claims relating to completed suicide and attempted suicide are reviewed, regardless of whether the claim resulted in financial compensation. It identifies common problems with care and provides recommendations for improvement to support service delivery.
Case story
Managing fetal heart rate monitoring
This case story highlights the importance of accurate fetal heart rate monitoring and timely escalation. Our case stories are based on real events. We are sharing the experience of those involved to help prevent a similar occurrence happening to patients and staff.
Leaflet
Learning from suicide-related claims – the summary
This leaflet is a summary of our thematic review that presents a detailed analysis of claims made after an individual has attempted to take their life.
Case story
Good practice in sepsis
This case story is based on real events and NHS Resolution is sharing the experience to improve the quality of care provided to all patients, families and staff.
