Learn languages naturally with fresh, real content!

tap to translate recording

Explore By Region

flag UK's NHS faces £60B in negligence claims by March 2025, driven by rising payouts, legal fees, and high-value obstetric cases.

flag The UK’s NHS faces £60 billion in clinical negligence liabilities as of March 2025, with costs more than tripling since 2006-07, driven by rising claim volumes, higher payouts, and soaring legal fees—especially for claimants. flag Low-value claims, though common, now incur legal costs nearly four times the damages awarded. flag High-value cases, particularly obstetric claims involving brain injury or cerebral palsy, account for 68% of total costs despite making up only 2% of cases. flag The NAO warns costs will keep rising without reform, citing weak enforcement of the duty of candour, delayed legal cost caps, and potential double payments when settlements fund NHS or social care. flag The government says it is acting through its 10-year health plan and has appointed a legal expert to review the system.

35 Articles