Cauda equina syndrome
From January 2008 to December 2018, NHS Resolution received 827 claims for incidents of cauda equina syndrome. Out of these 827 claims, 340 were settled with damages, 212 were without merit and 275 remain open.
Watch Being fair – Webinar with Suzette Woodward
Suzette Woodward, co-author of ‘Being Fair, talks about supporting a just and learning culture for patients and staff following incidents in the NHS.
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Preventing surgical burns
From 1 April 2009 to 31 March 2019, NHS Resolution were notified of 631 clinical negligence claims relating to surgical burns to patients. Out of these 631 claims, 459 were settled, 58 were unmeritorious and 114 are still open. This has led to NHS Resolution …
Read Being fair
A just and learning culture is the balance of fairness, justice, learning – and taking responsibility for actions. It is not about seeking to blame the individuals involved when care in the NHS goes wrong. This leaflet contains advice on supporting a just and learning culture for staff and patients following incidents in the NHS.
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 …
Maternity pressure ulcers
This leaflet draws attention to the number and cost of pressure ulcers suffered by women in maternity units. It provides information on common themes, their impact and what you can do to prevent them.
Read the benefits of supported decision making (consent)
This leaflet provides context for claims cases, the importance of Nadine’s story and what patient-centred consent looks like.
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