A year in the Maternity (Perinatal) Incentive Scheme 2025/26
A year in the Maternity (Perinatal) Incentive Scheme, 2025/26 The Maternity (Perinatal) Incentive Scheme (MIS) is a financial incentive program designed to enhance maternity and neonatal safety within NHS trusts. It refunds trusts that can demonstrate they have implemented a set of core safety actions, …
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Maternity (Perinatal) Incentive Scheme (MIS) Evaluation Report
This Maternity (Perinatal) Incentive Scheme (MIS) evaluation covers MIS years one to six. To ensure a robust evaluation process, NHSR commissioned The Healthcare Improvement Studies Institute (THIS Institute) to undertake independent qualitative work and targeted quantitative analysis, to support additional internal (NHSR-led) research and data …
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THIS Institute Maternity Incentive Scheme Qualitative Report
This report details an independent evaluation of the Maternity Incentive Scheme (MIS) undertaken by The Healthcare Improvement Studies Institute (THIS Institute), University of Cambridge, between September 2024 and February 2025. Introduced in 2017, the MIS provides a financial incentive to NHS trusts providing maternity services …
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THIS Institute Maternity Incentive Scheme Quantitative Report
This report presents findings from an independent quantitative evaluation of Maternity Incentive Scheme (MIS), commissioned by NHS Resolution and conducted by The Healthcare Improvement Studies Institute (THIS Institute) and the Primary Care Unit (PCU) at the University of Cambridge, addressing the following questions: To what …
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Learning from Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury claims within the NHS in England: A thematic review
This important report, produced by NHS Resolution in collaboration with the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, analyses Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injuries (OASI) claims made by claimants between 2011/12 – 2021/22. The report highlights common themes in OASI claims and provides guidance to help healthcare …
Delayed diagnosis of cancer: a thematic review of general practice indemnity claims
NHS Resolution’s latest comprehensive thematic review identifies three key areas for improvement: optimising diagnostic processes, enhancing communication within consultations and across the healthcare system, and empowering patients through increased self-referral pathways and escalation mechanisms. The report emphasises that many general practice consultations are safe, with …
Learning from workplace violence claims within the NHS: A thematic review
This important report, produced by NHS Resolution in collaboration with the Social Partnership Forum and NHS England amongst others, reveals the higher-than-average risk of experiencing workplace violence for those working within the NHS. To protect our staff and clinicians, who together represent one of the …
Clinical negligence claims in Emergency Departments in England: Three thematic reviews
Emergency Departments (ED) in England provide a high-quality service to patients under challenging circumstances. It is understanding how claims can provide unique learning to enhance safety and patient experience further which the three reports aim to deliver. In total, 220 cases were examined, where the …
