NHS: Negligence
Lords · Question HL3215 · Tabled 7 Sep 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 16 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Lord Wigley
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
Answered by Baroness Merron, 16 Sep 2026
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, Nation...