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NHS Clinical Negligence Reform May Be On The Way- What You Need To Know
The cost of clinical negligence continues to put severe pressure on the NHS. Annual spending now exceeds £3 billion, with liabilities projected well into the tens of billions. Against this backdrop, government, professional bodies, and patient groups are re-examining how the system works—and whether it can be made faster, fairer,...
Jess’s Rule: What It Means for Future Clinical Negligence Claims
In September 2025, NHS England announced the introduction of Jess’s Rule, a new patient-safety measure for general practice. Under the rule, if a patient visits their GP three times with unresolved or worsening symptoms, the GP is expected to reassess the diagnosis—considering fresh tests, referrals, or alternative explanations (NHS England,...
Medico-Legal Market Resilient Despite Decline in PI Claims
Recent figures paint a mixed picture for the personal injury sector. On the one hand, the number of new claims has dropped to its lowest level on record. Motor injury claims in particular have fallen sharply, with Q1 2025 data showing a year-on-year decrease of around 16%. But while the...