Statutory guidance

The National Health Service Litigation Authority Directions 2013

Directions given to the National Health Service Litigation Authority (NHSLA).

• From: Department of Health and Social Care
• Published: 8 November 2013
• Last updated: 27 January 2020 — See all updates

Documents

The National Health Service Litigation Authority Directions 2013

PDF, 42.5 KB, 4 pages

The National Health Service Litigation Authority (Amendment) Directions 2013

PDF, 32.9 KB, 2 pages

The National Health Service Litigation Authority (Amendment) Directions 2019

PDF, 47.2 KB, 5 pages

Details

The National Health Service Litigation Authority Directions 2013:

• transfer the functions of the National Clinical Assessment Service (NCAS) to the NHSLA
• allow the NHSLA to handle and process claims arising from liabilities transferred to the Secretary of State
• allow the NHSLA to handle and process claims relating to the activities of Jimmy Savile

They came into force on 1 April 2013.

The National Health Service Litigation Authority (Amendment) Directions 2013 extend the scope of the claims that the NHSLA is directed to handle in respect of the liabilities transferred to the Secretary of State in April 2013.

The National Health Service Litigation Authority (Amendment) Directions 2019 amend the 2013 directions by providing a schedule setting out the requirements regarding the establishment and operation of effective alert systems and associated databases.

Published 8 November 2013
Last updated 27 January 2020 + show all updates

1. 27 January 2020

   Added new document: The National Health Service Litigation Authority (Amendment) Directions 2019.

2. 8 November 2013

   First published.