NHS: Negligence
Commons · Question 12586 · Tabled 4 Nov 2024 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 8 Nov 2024
Question
Asked by Charlotte Nichols
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what level of indemnity is required for each NHS job category.
Answer
Answered by Andrew Gwynne, 8 Nov 2024
All regulated healthcare professionals in the United Kingdom are legally required to hold appropriate clinical negligence cover for the costs of claims and damages awarded to patients. This is set out under Section 44 of the Medical Act 1983.Most staff at...