How does NHS Resolution work with academic partners?
One of the largest datasets of healthcare related compensation claims in the world sits at the helm of NHS Resolution. It is our duty to use this information responsibly to drive positive change for patients and staff, outlined in our remit under the National Health …
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Best practice guides for documentation for general surgery and thyroid surgery
Best practice guidance for the effective documentation of five common surgical procedures is now available, to help improve the investigation of episodes of care if they lead to patient safety incidents or NHS litigation claims. NHS Resolution has worked with Getting It Right First Time …
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, 1926-2022
A message from Helen Vernon, Chief Executive, NHS Resolution
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New Chair appointed for NHS Resolution
NHS Resolution is pleased to announce the appointment of our new Chair, Sally Cheshire CBE. Sally is an experienced Chair, Board Member and Audit Chair across the health, care and family justice sectors. She will take up her role as Chair of NHS Resolution on …
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NHS Resolution continues to drive down litigation – Annual report and accounts published for 2021/22
NHS Resolution has today published its annual report and accounts for 2021/22 which sets out how its innovative dispute resolution strategy has continued to drive down litigation against the NHS in England. A record 77% of claims were resolved in 2021/22 without court proceedings, continuing …
NHS Resolution strategy to 2025 published
Maximising learning from data and working collaboratively to improve maternity outcomes are two of the priorities in NHS Resolution’s new strategy, which is published today. ‘Advise, Resolve and Learn: Our strategy to 2025’ is NHS Resolution’s blueprint from April 2022 for the next three years. …
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Learning from Emergency Medicine compensation claims
NHS Resolution has today published a set of three reports which explore clinical issues that contribute to compensation claims within Emergency Departments. Emergency Departments (ED) in England provide a high-quality service to patients under challenging circumstances. It is understanding how claims can provide unique learning …
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Celebrating International Women’s Day
Tuesday 8 March 2022 marks International Women’s Day, a day to globally celebrate the achievements of women culturally, politically, economically and socially. The theme for 2022 is #BreakTheBias, calling for everyone to be part of a movement towards a more equal, diverse, equitable and inclusive …
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