Written question asked by Lord Wigley (Plaid Cymru) on Monday, 7 September 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 21 September 2026. It was answered by Baroness Merron (Labour) on Wednesday, 16 September 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.
NHS: Negligence
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what is the total cost of payments arising from clinical negligence in England during the most recent 12-month period for which figures are available.
- Answer
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The total value of payments for clinical negligence claims in 2025/26, as reported in NHS Resolution annual Report and accounts: 2025 to 2026, published on 9 July 2026, was £3.2 billion, for all clinical schemes. This includes payments for damages, National Health Service legal costs, and claimant legal costs on both open and settled claims.
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- HL3215
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- 2026-27
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- Costs NHS Negligence
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- Yes
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