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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Recruitment of Associate Advisers to support our education delivery programme
A year ago our Practitioner Performance Advice service created the Associate Adviser role, appointing eight professionals from across the NHS healthcare environment with the aim of growing our team reviews service. We are now welcoming applications to join the Practitioner Performance Advice Service in an …
Primary Care Appeals launches new webpage outlining support it provides
Our Primary Care Appeals service has launched a new webpage, providing a clear overview of its unique role and the support we provide to commissioners of primary care services (medical, dental, pharmacy and ophthalmic) and primary care contractors. Primary Care Appeals has long delivered an …
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Have your say on GMC’s proposed regulation of physician and anaesthesia associates
The General Medical Council (GMC) has launched a consultation seeking comments on their proposed rules, standards and guidance that set out how they will regulate anaesthesia associates (AAs) and physician associates (PAs). This also covers draft principles that will inform the content of fitness to …
