Save Our NHS

Protect It From Civil Litigation

More Damages - Less Legal Fees CampaignThe NHS and the public lose billions of pounds every year in

litigation costs. A simple no-fault compensation framework

could give patients more compensation *and* save the NHS

enough money to pay for some really great things“Saving the NHS for our Grandchildren” presentation 11 June 2016

1) Increased damage payments due to NHS mistakes

2) Speedier and less stressful claim processing

3) Improved quality of care for all NHS users

4) The above three core aims being funded by

less legal fees being paid by the NHS.

“Saving the NHS for our Grandchildren” presentation 11 June 2016

Our single-issue apolitical campaign has four core aims

How our four core

aims are achieved

is open to debate“Saving the NHS for our Grandchildren” presentation 11 June 2016

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between 31st March 2012 - 31st March 2015 What will it be this year and in future?

Not counted are GP and Dentist litigation costs Also not counted are unnecessarily ordered tests, procedures, referrals and admittances

as well as the human cost (wasted time and stress of medics, claimants, managers etc), as well as unrecovered legal fees of claimants

Source : http://www.nhsla.com/AboutUs/Documents/NHS%20LA%20Annual%20Report%20and%20Accounts%202014-15.pdf

NHS Litigation Authority “Total programme costs” averaged over £4.5 BILLION Annually

Source : http://www.nhsla.com/AboutUs/Documents/NHS%20LA%20Annual%20Review%202014%20-15%20and%20Forward%20Look%202015-18.pdf

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NHS Litigation Authority figures : 33% rise in clinical claims in 4 years

Source : http://www.nhsla.com/AboutUs/Documents/NHS%20LA%20Annual%20Review%202014%20-15%20and%20Forward%20Look%202015-18.pdf

“Saving the NHS for our Grandchildren” presentation 11 June 2016

NHS Litigation Authority figures : Legal costs 350% of claims up to £10,000

“Figure 2: Legal costs as % of damages claimed”

shows that for damages claimed between

£1 - £10,000 in 2014/15 year, the legal costs are

299% (claimant) + 51% (NHS) = 350% of damages

(a 34% rise from 273% + 43% = 316% prior year).

Unclaimed or unrecovered legal costs are an

additional inefficiency and a drain on society.“Saving the NHS for our Grandchildren” presentation 11 June 2016

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Source : http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/f4da10f6-a255-11e4-9630-00144feab7de.html#ixzz3p0OjLV1P

FT article "Medical negligence costs ‘threat’ to National Health Service" [9th Feb 2015]

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Source : http://www.cps.org.uk/publications/reports/the-social-cost-of-litigation/

"The Social Cost of Litigation" report from The Centre for Policy Studies

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Guardian Healthcare Network - Views from the NHS frontline

Source : http://www.theguardian.com/healthcare-network/views-from-the-nhs-frontline/2015/nov/30/rapid-response-a-fear-of-litigation-means-i-often-treat-patients-i-shouldnt

“Saving the NHS for our Grandchildren” presentation 11 June 2016

Litigation leads to higher indemnity/insurance costs which leads to shortages of cover

Source : https://www.facebook.com/groups/Bigupthenhs/permalink/440650746128184

Big Pharma Protected (Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme)

Why not the public NHS too?

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Our idea for a “pot” type scheme which guarantees against over-spending on litigation

Source : http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Health/Policy/No-Fault-Compensation“Saving the NHS for our Grandchildren” presentation 11 June 2016

NO FAULT COMPENSATION : SCOTLAND AND SWEDEN

Source : https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/law-and-rights/legal-system/personal-injury/personal-injuries/#h-nhs-redress-arrangements-in-wales“Saving the NHS for our Grandchildren” presentation 11 June 2016

“NHS Redress Arrangements” in Wales - why not England too?

Source : http://qualitysafety.bmj.com/content/12/4/240.long“Saving the NHS for our Grandchildren” presentation 11 June 2016

Imperial College School of Science, Technology and Medicine‘A “no fault” system of compensation such as that used in

New Zealand may result in better quality of care’

Source : http://www.bmj.com/content/326/7397/997.full“Saving the NHS for our Grandchildren” presentation 11 June 2016

The BMJ editorial on May 2003 : No-fault compensation systems‘Experience elsewhere suggests it is time for the UK to introduce a pilot scheme’

“Saving the NHS for our Grandchildren” presentation 11 June 2016Source : http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/557888/Social-Action-Responsibility-and-Heroism-bill-stop-samaritans-being-sued

Recently introduced 'Good Samaritan' law chimes with our campaign to protect the NHS from civil litigation

“Saving the NHS for our Grandchildren” presentation 11 June 2016Source : http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2644329/Have-heroes-ignore-elf-n-safety-protected-law.html

Recently introduced 'Good Samaritan' law chimes with our campaign to protect the NHS from civil litigation

Some of our supporting peers from the House of Lords

The Baroness Flather DLThe Baroness Lister of Burtersett CBE

The Baroness MeacherThe Baroness TongeThe Lord HaskinsThe Lord Lucas

The Lord Rana MBE, Baron of MaloneThe Lord Stoddart of Swindon

The Rt Hon. the Lord Steel of Aikwood KT KBE DL“Saving the NHS for our Grandchildren” presentation 11 June 2016

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We have received support from across the political spectrum

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Some of our supporters in the medical communityThe 2016 Annual Conference of Local Dental Committees (LDC) discussed the following no-fault compensation motion

on Thursday 9th June 2016 in Manchester - https://www.bda.org/dentists/representation/gdps/ldcs/ldc-conference

It was supported almost unanimously !!

We are SO glad to see the anti-litigation message of our campaign is spreading and receiving overwhelming support

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Some of our supporters in the community

“Saving the NHS for our Grandchildren” presentation 11 June 2016

Some of our supporters in the community

“Saving the NHS for our Grandchildren” presentation 11 June 2016

Some of our supporters in the community

“Saving the NHS for our Grandchildren” presentation 11 June 2016

Some of our supporters in the community

“Saving the NHS for our Grandchildren” presentation 11 June 2016

Some of our supporters in the community

“Saving the NHS for our Grandchildren” presentation 11 June 2016Source : http://www.theguardian.com/society/2015/aug/18/nhs-sounds-compensation-alarm-after-120000-lawyer-bill-from-5000-claim

NHS sounds compensation alarm after £121,700 bill following a £5,000 claim.

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NHS Litigation Authority highlighted one case where a firm charged the NHS £800 an hour despite using

unqualified staff to represent the victim.

Source : http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3202900/Greedy-lawyers-120-00-bill-settle-5-000-compensation-claim-NHS-litigation-authority-firms-regularly-charging-far-patients-families-compensated.html

If we don't save our NHS there will be no one to sue and also be no one to care for our grandchildren for free at the point of care

“Saving the NHS for our Grandchildren” presentation 11 June 2016

“Saving the NHS for our Grandchildren” presentation 11 June 2016Source : http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-34879194

NHS trusts’ overspend was £822 million in the last financial year. NHS trusts’ overspend is £1,600 million in the first 6 months of this financial year.

This implies a MASSIVE full year overspend.The current trajectory is unsustainable.

Let us be proactive and choose our radical solution whilst there is still an NHS to save.

“Saving the NHS for our Grandchildren” presentation 11 June 2016Source : https://fullfact.org/health/nhs_black_hole_funding_gap-39569

Image from report "NHS ‘black hole’ – the size of the funding gap to 2020"

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£2.2bn NHS deficit figures ignore £2bn-plus GP cash shortfall, warns GPC

http://www.theguardian.com/society/2015/dec/16/nhs-trusts-expect-to-overspend-by-22bn-warns-official-report

http://www.gponline.com/alarming-nhs-deficit-figures-ignore-2bn-plus-gp-cash-shortfall-warns-gpc/article/1367818Sources :

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We are in a vicious cycle now:Litigation leading to exorbitant legal fees, stress and unnecessary treatments

which damages the quality of care across the nation which then leads to more litigation.

A no-fault compensation system for the NHS would turn this round into a virtuous cycle

Saving the NHS for our

GrandchildrenWe invite and welcome all feedback, comments and suggestions. Our public debate pages are:

https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8454179and

https://www.facebook.com/Protect.the.NHS.from.Litigation

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