Case of note: Sutton (deceased) v. Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust (Liverpool County Court, 31 May 2024 – Judge Richard Carter)
Introduction This case involves two related allegations – that the patient should have been provided with post-operative radiotherapy in October 2017; and that she ought to have been given palliative radiotherapy from early 2018. These failings, it was claimed, caused her unnecessary pain and suffering. …
Early Notification Scheme process update: Improving communications with families
NHS Resolution is committed to improving engagement with families who are potentially impacted by the Early Notification (EN) Scheme. This update outlines changes to how the process is initiated, and families’ experience of the scheme. Seeking family permission to start legal investigations In cases where …
New Maternity (and Perinatal) Incentive Scheme guidance for year 6 published
On 2 March 2024, we sent trusts a letter giving an overview of the revised Maternity Incentive Scheme guidance for year 6. Full guidance for year 6 of the Maternity Incentive Scheme was published on 2 April. We have made some amendments to how the …
Case of note: Lewis-Ranwell v. G4S Health Services (UK) Ltd., Devon Partnership NHS Trust and Devon County Council (Court of Appeal 16 February 2024)
Introduction The claimant (ALR), whilst in a delusional state, killed three innocent elderly men in the belief they were paedophiles. At his criminal trial he was found not guilty of murder by reason of insanity. A civil claim in negligence was brought on his behalf …
Learning from the delivery of healthcare in prison: video now available
On 27 February 2024, NHS Resolution held a virtual forum on perspectives on delivering health in the prison and justice system. The primary focus of this forum was to raise awareness of the cost and scale of harm. In addition, the forum facilitated discussions on …
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Primary care safer practice webinar series
Our Safety and Learning team are excited to announce that in collaboration with our legal panel firms from the northwest, we will be hosting a virtual forum series, Dispelling the myth-towards safer practice on learnings from claims to promote reflection and improve patient care in …
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Learning from remote consultations in general practice
NHS Resolution recently assisted research teams from the Universities of Oxford and Plymouth and the Nuffield Trust to identify learnings and effective approaches from primary care remote consultations undertaken in general practice. This was achieved by supporting the analysis of claims data, the findings of …
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Case of note: Paul v. Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust; Polmear v. Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust; Purchase v. Dr. Ahmed (Supreme Court – 11 January 2024)
Introduction These three cases were dealt with as a group by the Supreme Court because they all involved claims from secondary victims arising from instances of alleged clinical negligence. Secondary victims are not people who received the treatment which was said to have been negligent, …
