Guidance

CNST cover for the management of clinical negligence risks of qualified independent sector providers of treatment delivered to NHS Patients

Instruction on how the clinical negligence risks associated with NHS-commissioned elective activity can be covered by the CNST.

Documents

Download CNST cover for the management of clinical negligence risks of qualified independent sector providers of treatment delivered to NHS Patients

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Download Annex A - Updated Standard Form Indemnity Agreement

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Download Annex B - Coordinating Commissioner Agency Agreement

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Details

This letter provides instruction on how the clinical negligence risks associated with NHS-commissioned elective activity undertaken by independent sector providers can be covered by the CNST when the ECN/FCN contracts expire at the end of June 2011 and for ISTC progression procurements planned or underway.

Published 2 June 2011