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 appoints non-executive director
Paul Smith has been appointed as a non-executive director of NHS Resolution (NHSR) and chair of the Audit and Risk Committee for 3 years from 23 March 2026. In addition, Anu Ralhan has been re-appointed as a non-executive director of NHSR for 3 years from …
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Advice 2026/27 public education workshop series
NHS Resolution’s Practitioner Performance Advice (PPA) service has a range of face-to-face and virtual training courses that aim to provide healthcare organisations with the knowledge and skills to identify and manage performance concerns locally. While we run both public and in-house trainings, we encourage you to consider …
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New Practice Perspectives Insight: Supporting Neurodivergent Practitioners: The Role of NHS Resolution’s Practitioner Performance Advice Service
NHS Resolution’s Practitioner Performance Advice service (Advice) has published its latest Insight: Supporting Neurodivergent Practitioners: The Role of NHS Resolution’s Practitioner Performance Advice Service, in collaboration with Dr Elizabeth Stonell, a GP in Wakefield and the Associate Dean at the School of General Practice in …
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, …
Reappointment of NHS Resolution non-executive director
The appointment of Janice Barber as a non-executive director of NHS Resolution has been extended for 1 year from 18 January 2027. The announcement was made today by the Department of Health and Social Care.
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Professor Tim Draycott (1964–2025)
The sudden and unexpected passing of Tim Draycott, Senior Clinical Advisor for Maternity at NHS Resolution, on November 24, 2025, is a tremendous loss. Tim was not only a widely respected figure in patient safety and maternity care, but also a cherished colleague and friend …
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