If you have been treated by the NHS and are not happy with the service, you can make a claim against them. This guide will tell you everything you need to know about how to make a claim against the NHS in the UK, including what it covers and how much compensation is available. You’ll also learn about how to make your claim as quickly and easily as possible.
How to make a claim against the NHS in the UK
If you have suffered an injury as a result of NHS treatment, or if the NHS has not met the standards of care they are required to provide, then it’s possible that you can make a claim against them.
If this is something that interests you, here’s what we recommend:
- Firstly, it’s important to get in touch with us so that we can determine whether your case is viable. We’ll ask some questions about what happened and how much compensation would be reasonable for your injuries (or loss). It may also be helpful for us if there were witnesses who saw what happened or even photos taken immediately after the incident occurred; these things will help us determine how much money should go towards making up for whatever loss has been sustained by our client(s).
- Once we’ve determined whether there is enough evidence supporting their story–and therefore whether or not they have grounds for legal action–we will proceed accordingly by helping them file paperwork with HM Courts & Tribunal Service (HMCTS) within 28 days after receiving notice from HMCTS confirming receipt of those documents.*
How much you can claim
The amount you can claim depends on the type of claim you make. If you are not satisfied with the amount of your claim, there are several ways to challenge it or ask for more money.
- The time limit for making an NHS compensation claim is three years from when you first became aware that something went wrong with your treatment or care; this is called ‘statute barred’ if it passes within this time period. If you have been diagnosed with cancer and believe that it was caused by medical negligence at any point during your treatment, then a solicitor may be able to help with making an application for compensation against NHS England or another NHS trust (see below).
- Claims for personal injury include conditions such as back pain caused by surgery gone wrong; fractures after falling awkwardly; burns from hot water coming out of taps etc., but also psychiatric conditions like post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression and anxiety disorders which may arise after a traumatic event like being involved in road traffic accidents – even if they weren’t sustained physically themselves!
The claim process and timeline
The first step to making a claim against the NHS is to contact your local authority. You can do this by phone, online or in person; however, it’s best to do so as soon as possible after your injury has occurred and within three years of the date of incident. Claims can also be made on behalf of someone else if you have their permission (or are their legal representative).
If your injury was caused by an accident at work or during sports activities then please see our guide on how to make an injury claim against another party instead.
What to do if your claim is not supported by the NHS.
When your claim is not supported by the NHS, there are a number of options available to you.
- You can appeal the decision. If you are not satisfied with the outcome of your complaint, you can ask for it to be reviewed by a higher authority within the NHS organization that made it.
- You can take legal action against them in court. If this is an option for you and your case is strong enough, taking legal action may be worth considering as part of seeking compensation from an NHS trust or hospital trust after being injured while receiving treatment from them. In order to go down this route though, we recommend seeking legal advice first so as not make any mistakes which could affect future proceedings in court or lead to further costs being incurred by yourself (and potentially other parties involved).
- Alternatively if none of these two options work out for whatever reason then perhaps consider contacting an independent third party like ourselves who specialise in helping people get back money lost due poor standards at hospitals around England & Wales (Scotland has its own separate health service).
Claiming against the NHS is not difficult, but it is important to know what you’re doing.
Claiming against the NHS Negligence is not difficult, but it is important to know what you’re doing. You may have a right to claim compensation for your injury and should therefore seek legal advice as soon as possible.
Conclusion
In conclusion, we hope that this article has helped you understand the process of claiming against the NHS and what to do if your claim is not supported by them. We also recommend that you check with your local authority before making any decisions on whether or not to make a claim against them as they may have different procedures in place which may affect how much compensation can be claimed from them