Clinical Negligence Scheme for Trusts frequently asked questions
These frequently asked questions are updated regularly. Here you will find answers to a range of common questions we are often asked about our organisation and the services we deliver.
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The Clinical Negligence Scheme for Trusts (CNST) is a scheme for handling clinical negligence claims against NHS trusts.
Individual member contribution levels are influenced by a range of factors, including the type of trust, the specialties it provides and the number of “whole time equivalent” clinical staff it employs. Claims history is also taken into account meaning that members with fewer, less costly claims pay less in contributions.
When a claim is made against a member of CNST, the NHS body remains the legal defendant. However, NHS Resolution takes over full responsibility for handling the claim and meeting the associated costs.
The CNST covers all clinical claims occurring on or after 1 April 1995. If an NHS Body joined later than this date, then they are covered from the date they join the scheme.
