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NHS: Negligence

Asked by Rupert LoweRestore BritainDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 26 November 2025UIN 91026

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what the total (a) number of claims and (b) value of clinical negligence claims paid out in financial year 24/25 were attributed to language barrier issues.

Answered by Dr Zubir Ahmed

This data is not held by NHS Resolution.

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