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Transfer of clinical negligence claims relating to historical liabilities in England and Wales

From 1 April 2021 Medical Protection members working in primary care in England and Wales have been able to turn to state indemnity schemes for help with a clinical negligence claim related to the provision of NHS primary medical services, regardless of when the incident occurred.

The Clinical Negligence Scheme for General Practice (CNSGP) in England, and the General Medical Practice Indemnity (GMPI) scheme in Wales, were introduced on 1 April 2019 to provide clinical negligence cover for claims related to the provision of NHS primary medical services where the adverse incident occurred on or after that date. They are administered by NHS Resolution (NHSR) in England and NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership Legal and Risk Services (NWSSP – L&R).

Two years later, following negotiations with the Department for Health and Social Care and the Welsh Government, NHS Resolution and NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership Legal and Risk Services assumed responsibility for historical clinical negligence liabilities of Medical Protection members where the adverse incident occurred before 1 April 2019.

This was a positive move for general practice members in England and Wales as it means they can now turn to a Government backed scheme for help no matter when they become aware of a claim against them in future. It mirrored the approach taken for hospital doctors when their state indemnity arrangements were introduced in 1990.

What this means for members

If you need assistance with a new clinical negligence claim related to the provision of NHS primary medical services, you should approach either NHS Resolution or NWSSP – L&R using the contact details below, regardless of when the adverse incident occurred.

Please be mindful that state indemnity schemes don’t provide cover in every circumstance, and we recommend you check the scope of the state schemes carefully.

As a Medical Protection member, you continue to have the right to request indemnity and assistance with clinical negligence claims not related to the provision of NHS primary medical services, provided Claims Protection is included in your membership.

We also continue to be here for members seeking assistance with other medicolegal matters such as GMC referrals, ombudsman investigations, performers' list actions, and coroners' inquests.

Who to contact if you need claims assistance 

Members practising in EnglandMembers practising in Wales

Clinical negligence claims related to the provision of NHS primary medical services where the adverse incident occurred on or after 1 April 2019

NHS Resolution
(CNSGP scheme)

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership Legal and Risk Services (General Medical Practice Indemnity)

Clinical negligence claims related to the provision of NHS primary medical services where the adverse incident occurred before 1 April 2019

NHS Resolution from 1 April 2021 onwards (ELSGP scheme)

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership Legal and Risk Services (Wales Existing Liabilities Scheme for General Practice) from 1 April 2021 onwards

Clinical negligence claims unrelated to the provision of NHS primary medical services

Medical Protection

From 1 April 2019 onwards, your Medical Protection membership must include Claims Protection for you to request assistance with clinical negligence claims arising from activities which fall outside the scope of the Clinical Negligence Scheme for General Practice in England and the General Medical Practice Indemnity Scheme in Wales.

Medical Protection

From 1 April 2019 onwards, your Medical Protection membership must include Claims Protection for you to request assistance with clinical negligence claims arising from activities which fall outside the scope of the Clinical Negligence Scheme for General Practice in England and the General Medical Practice Indemnity Scheme in Wales.

Advice and assistance in relation to any medicolegal matter other than a clinical negligence claim

Medical Protection

Medical Protection


NHS Resolution Clinical Negligence Scheme for General Practice

Local:
0207 811 6212
Email:
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NHS Resolution Existing Liabilities Scheme for General Practice

Local:
0207 811 6212
Email:
Visit NHS Resolution

NWSSP Legal and Risk Services General Medical Practice Indemnity

Local:
029 2090 5454
Email:
Visit NWSSP

NWSSP Legal and Risk Services Wales Existing Liabilities Scheme for General Practice

Local:
029 2090 5454
Email:
Visit NWSSP

Frequently asked questions

If you have further questions please visit our Existing Liabilities Scheme FAQ page.  

View Existing Liabilities Scheme FAQ

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