Mental health compensation claims

While these patients may not be receiving medical care in the obvious sense of the term, they are being provided with healthcare services that should be meeting a reasonable and competent standard.

1 million people a year receive care from specialist mental health services and annually there are approximately 100,000 admissions to hospital for mental illness.

Mental health patients are vulnerable to a number of potential risks, related not only to their own behaviour, but to the behaviour of others. Some behaviour can be abusive and challenging and there are obvious risks associated with this type of behaviour in addition to risks associated with their care and treatment.

See Naomi Eady’s article (June 2014) on NHS Mental Health Services approaching “tipping point”.

How much compensation do you get for mental health negligence? 

The amount of compensation for a mental health claim varies depending on several factors, including the severity of the condition, the impact on daily life, and any financial losses incurred - such as lost earnings or medical expenses.