New NHS Charges are applicable from 1 April 2011
New NHS Charges are applicable from 1 April 2011 in respect of injuries suffered post 1 April 2011. The circular from the Compensation Recovery Unit indicates that they will be published as follows:
Accident Date (on or after) |
Out-Patient |
In-Patient |
Cap |
Ambulance charges |
01.04.10 |
£585 |
£719 |
£42,999 |
£177 |
01.04.11 |
£600 |
£737 |
£44,056 |
£181 |
Points to note : 
- NHS Charges are payable in addition to recoverable benefits (if any)
- NHS Charges are payable no matter what level of settlement is agreed or ordered
- NHS Charges are payable on payment of an interim payment
- NHS Charges can be reduced where an apportionment on liability has been agreed and you can prove this.
- NHS Charges need to be taken into account when reserving as they cannot be set off.