National Maternity and Neonatal Taskforce Expert Reference Group announcement
The Government has announced today the membership list of the eight Expert Reference Groups supporting the National Maternity and Neonatal Taskforce. NHS Resolution is pleased to be invited to be one of the members of the Regulatory and Investigatory Bodies group, and we look forward …
NHS Resolution publishes learning from claims for early onset Group B Streptococcal disease in neonates
NHS Resolution has published a new report examining clinical negligence claims related to early onset Group B Streptococcal (GBS) disease in neonates. The analysis reviewed 19 closed claims notified between January 2016 and March 2023, of which 11 were settled with damages paid. The total …
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, …
