Medical Negligence Claims Against NHS and Private Healthcare Providers
Can I claim against a hospital or healthcare provider? You may be able to claim if care from an NHS or private provider in England or Wales fell below a reasonable standard and caused avoidable harm. Who is responsible depends on who provided your care.
Medical Negligence Consultants is a claims management company authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 836324). We offer a free initial assessment and refer suitable enquiries to the specialist solicitor on our panel best suited to your needs. We are not a law firm.
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NHS and private claims compared
- NHS care: claims are usually against an NHS trust, health board or GP practice. Most English NHS trust claims are handled by NHS Resolution.
- Private care: claims may be against the hospital operator, consultant or both.
- NHS patients in private hospitals: responsibility depends on the treatment arrangements and may involve multiple parties.
In either setting, care must have fallen below a reasonable professional standard and caused avoidable harm.
Types of claim we can assess
How long do I have to claim?
Most claims must start within three years of negligent care or the date you first knew, or should have known, that it caused harm. Different rules apply to children and people lacking mental capacity. A solicitor will confirm your deadline.
How our free assessment works
- Tell us what happened. Explain who treated you, when and what went wrong.
- We assess your enquiry, free of charge.
- Referral to the right solicitor. If suitable, we refer you to the panel solicitor best suited to your claim, who explains funding and next steps.
Health provider FAQs
Does it matter which hospital treated me?
It matters for who is responsible, not for whether you can claim. NHS and private care are held to the same legal standard.
Can I claim if I was treated privately but through insurance?
Yes, possibly. How treatment was paid for does not affect your right to claim for negligent care.
Can I claim if I am not sure who employed the doctor?
Yes. A solicitor will identify the right party from your records.
Should I complain first?
You do not have to. A complaint seeks an explanation or an apology, while a claim seeks compensation. You can do both.
Are you a law firm?
No. We are a claims management company, FCA regulated (FRN 836324). We refer suitable enquiries to a solicitor on our panel.
How do you choose which solicitor handles my claim?
We match your enquiry to the panel solicitor best suited to your type of claim.
Is the assessment free?
Yes. If we refer you to a solicitor, they explain funding options, including any No Win No Fee arrangement, before you decide.
Medical Negligence Consultants is authorised and regulated by the FCA, FRN 836324. We are not a law firm. This is general information, not legal or medical advice.
