This uplift in the level of charges is an annual event to reflect Hospital and Community Health Services (HCHS) inflation. The latest available figure for HCHS inflation is 2.0% for 2012/13.
Therefore, where the injured person is provided with NHS ambulance services, the charge is increased from £185 to £189 for each occasion. Where the injured person receives NHS treatment, but is not admitted to hospital, the charge is increased from £615 to £627. The daily charge for NHS in-patient treatment is increased from £755 to £770. The maximum charge in respect of an injury is increased from £45,153 to £46,046.
The Compensation Recovery Unit will also be issuing a mail shot to accompany the NHS Charges certificates notifying companies of the changes.
For further information, please contact:
Karl Payne
Department of Health,
2S25 Quarry House
Quarry Hill,
Leeds LS2 7UE
Tel: 0113 254 5380
Fax: 0113 254 5578