Maternity (Perinatal) Incentive Scheme Year 8: Supporting safer care through evaluation and evolution
NHS Resolution’s Maternity (Perinatal) Incentive Scheme (MIS) Year 8 Core standards and Supplementary guidance have been published today (31 March 2026) alongside the findings of a comprehensive evaluation of the scheme. A transitional year bridging present and future Year 8 represents a transitional phase for …
NHS Resolution’s Maternity (Perinatal) Incentive Scheme found to strengthen Board engagement with safety
NHS Resolution has published an evaluation of the Maternity (Perinatal) Incentive Scheme (MIS), covering the first six years of operation from 2018 to 2024. The evaluation provides an assessment of the scheme’s contribution to maternity and neonatal safety across England. Published alongside the evaluation are the …
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, …
Lincolnshire woman jailed for NHS fraud
A woman from Lincolnshire has been jailed for contempt of court after being found to have deliberately misrepresented a claim for damages against the NHS of over £3 million. Yesterday she received a 26 week custodial sentence, of which she will serve a minimum of …
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NHS Resolution awards new contract for claims mediation
Following a robust and competitive retender process, NHS Resolution has announced the award of a new four-year contract to our panel to mediate disputes arising from personal injury and clinical negligence incidents and claims. Three providers have been contracted from 1 August 2025 to deliver …
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NHS Resolution resolves record numbers of compensation claims through collaboration
NHS Resolution’s Annual Report and Accounts for 2024/25, published today, highlights a record 83% of clinical claims being resolved without the need for legal proceedings. In line with NHS Resolution’s strategy to keep patients and healthcare staff out of court, this means that 11,110 clinical …
NHS Resolution appoints Neena Rupani as Associate Non-Executive Director
NHS Resolution is pleased to announce that Neena Rupani has been appointed as Associate Non-Executive Director. With a strong background in economics, Neena brings over 25 years of experience in the telecoms sector to the role, having held various positions in commercial management, pricing, …
NHS Resolution appoints new Chief Financial Officer
NHS Resolution has announced the appointment of Sara Pollock as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective March 31, 2025. Sara succeeds Joanne Evans, who will retire in April after serving nearly a decade with the organisation. Sara brings 20 years of extensive financial leadership …
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