Clinical Negligence Compensation Calculator
Estimated Clinical Negligence Compensation
General Damages-
Compensation Range-
Lost Earnings-
Medical & Care Costs-
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Total Estimated Compensation-
Clinical Negligence Compensation Bands
| Clinical Area | Minor | Moderate | Severe | Catastrophic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital/Surgical | £4,350–£24,990 | £24,990–£91,090 | £91,090–£264,650 | £264,650–£493,000 |
| Maternity/Birth | £7,510–£43,010 | £43,010–£105,190 | £105,190–£264,650 | £264,650–£493,000 |
| Delayed Cancer Dx | £14,780–£43,010 | £43,010–£105,190 | £105,190–£264,650 | £264,650–£493,000 |
| GP Negligence | £2,300–£14,780 | £14,780–£69,400 | £69,400–£178,980 | £178,980–£403,990 |
| Mental Health | £1,540–£5,860 | £5,860–£19,070 | £19,070–£54,830 | £54,830–£115,730 |
NHS Negligence Key Stats
NHS Resolution Budget
£2.6bn/yr
Claims Received
~15,600
Avg Settlement
£50,000
NHS Resolution Process
- Pre-action protocol — a Letter of Claim must be sent before court proceedings
- NHS Resolution — handles all clinical negligence claims against NHS Trusts
- Expert evidence — independent medical experts must confirm breach and causation
- Duty of Candour — NHS bodies must inform patients of notifiable safety incidents
- PALS — Patient Advice and Liaison Service can help resolve concerns informally
- Ombudsman — Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman investigates NHS complaints
How to Use This Calculator
1
Select clinical area
Choose the type of clinical negligence: hospital, GP, A&E, maternity, mental health, or delayed diagnosis.
2
Indicate outcome severity
Select catastrophic, severe, moderate, or minor. This drives the general damages calculation.
3
Enter financial losses
Input salary and time off work for the lost earnings component.
4
Add treatment and care costs
Private treatment, care, rehabilitation, and travel costs are special damages.
5
Review your estimate
See general damages, special damages, and total. Always instruct a specialist clinical negligence solicitor.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do NHS clinical negligence claims work?
Claims against the NHS are handled by NHS Resolution on behalf of NHS Trusts. You send a Letter of Claim, they investigate and respond within 4 months. If liability is denied, court proceedings may be issued. Most claims settle before trial.
What is the Duty of Candour?
Since 2014, NHS bodies have a statutory Duty of Candour requiring them to inform patients when a notifiable safety incident has occurred and to apologise. This is set out in Regulation 20 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008.
How long do clinical negligence claims take?
Simple claims may settle in 12-18 months. Complex cases involving future care needs can take 3-5 years. Birth injury claims are often the most complex and can take 5+ years to resolve fully.
What evidence do I need?
Medical records (obtainable under GDPR), independent expert medical opinion, evidence of financial losses, and witness statements. Your solicitor will obtain records and instruct experts.
Can I complain to the GMC as well?
Yes. You can make a complaint to the General Medical Council (GMC) about a doctor's fitness to practise separately from a compensation claim. The two processes are independent.
Is there legal aid for clinical negligence?
Legal aid for clinical negligence was largely abolished by LASPO 2012. However, exceptional case funding may be available, and most solicitors offer no-win-no-fee arrangements.
Official Sources & References
- Judicial College Guidelines 16th Edition
- GOV.UK — UK Government Services and Information
- Citizens Advice — Personal Injury Claims
Data verified against official UK government and judicial sources. Last checked April 2026.