Who are NHS Resolution?
NHS Resolution are the operational arm of the NHS Litigation Authority and an arm's length body of the Department of Health and Social Care.
Clinical Negligence Scheme for Trusts
The Clinical Negligence Scheme for Trusts (CNST) handles clinical negligence claims against NHS bodies and administers a risk-pooling scheme which provides unlimited cover for members. This scheme provides an indemnity scheme for the NHS in England and aims to resolve claims for compensation.
When a claim is made against a member of CNST, the NHS body remains the legal defendant. However, NHSR take over full responsibility for handling the claim and meeting the associated costs
Non-Clinical Schemes
The Liabilities to Third Parties Scheme (LTPS) typically covers employers’ and public liability claims from NHS staff, patients and members of the public.
These range from straightforward slips and trips to serious workplace manual handling, bullying and stress claims. LTPS covers claims arising from breaches of the Human Rights Act, the Data Protection Act and the Defective Premises Act, as well as defamation, unlawful detention and professional negligence claims.
