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• Claims Management

  Delivers expertise in handling both clinical and non-clinical claims through our indemnity schemes.

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  Delivers expert advice, support and interventions on the fair management of concerns about the performance of doctors, dentists and pharmacists.

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  Offers an impartial resolution service for the fair handling of primary care contracting disputes.

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  Supports the NHS, our members and beneficiaries to better understand their claims risk profiles, to target their safety activity while sharing learning across the system to improve patient care.

Latest news

Date: 12th December 2025

NHS Resolution’s new report reveals 58% misdiagnosis rate for perineal tears

Nearly six in ten women who experienced serious perineal tears during childbirth and brought a claim had their injuries initially misdiagnosed, a new report from NHS Resolution reveals today. The thematic review by NHS Resolution, in collaboration with the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, …

Date: 11th December 2025

Reappointment of NHS Resolution non-executive director

The appointment of Janice Barber as a non-executive director of NHS Resolution has been extended for 1 year from 18 January 2027. The announcement was made today by the Department of Health and Social Care.

Date: 28th November 2025

Professor Tim Draycott (1964–2025)

The sudden and unexpected passing of Tim Draycott, Senior Clinical Advisor for Maternity at NHS Resolution, on November 24, 2025, is a tremendous loss. Tim was not only a widely respected figure in patient safety and maternity care, but also a cherished colleague and friend …

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• Advice for claimants Includes information on who can claim and how
• Clinical Negligence Scheme for Trusts Indemnity arrangements for NHS trusts and independent bodies that provide healthcare
• Coronavirus indemnity arrangements Includes information on schemes, vaccinations and designated care settings arrangements to support the response
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• General Practice Indemnity Includes indemnity arrangements for primary care services
• Healthcare Professional Alert Notices Carry out pre-employment checks on healthcare practitioners
• Maternity Incentive Scheme Includes information on the 10 safety actions and how they need to be met
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