NHS Mediation Service

CEDR acts as one of three dispute resolution bodies appointed by NHS Resolution to provide independent mediation services to the NHS for clinical negligence and personal injury cases.

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About the NHS Mediation Service

The National Health Service Mediation Scheme helps patients and the NHS resolve disputes through structured dialogue and understanding.

 

Disputes in healthcare settings are often deeply personal and emotionally challenging. This service provides space to discuss the real impact on your life, explore what matters most to you, and reach settlements that go beyond financial compensation alone - whether that's answers, apologies, changes to procedures, or other meaningful outcomes.

 

Following a successful CEDR pilot in 2014/15, the scheme is now established as an effective alternative to lengthy legal processes.

How to use this Service

Parties can book a mediator, request a recommendation for a mediator, or request assistance in setting-up the mediation process by calling one of our experienced advisors on 020 7536 6060 or emailing adr@cedr.com.

Costs

NHS Resolution covers the full cost of mediation if liability is admitted (in full or in part) or if you don't have legal representation. If liability is disputed and you have a lawyer, you'll need to contribute to the mediation costs.

Resources

For more information on how mediation works in these matters and some of the benefits of the process, please view the following resources below:

NHS Resolution - A Guide for Claimants

NHS Resolution Claims - Mediation Service Procedure Guide

NHS Mediation Agreement

Practical Guide for Claimant and Defendant Lawyers and NHA Resolution

Case Studies

The below cases have been mediated under the NHS Resolution Mediation Scheme

Case study 1

Case study 2

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to our most asked questions about the NHS Resolution Scheme.

How long does a Mediation take?

Usually between four and eight hours, though some are quicker and others longer. Please factor this into your travel and childcare arrangements.

Can I choose my Mediator?

Yes. You'll be presented with a panel of expert mediators to choose from, and both parties need to agree on the selection. If you'd prefer, an independent provider can recommend the most suitable mediator for your case.

View our NHS Resolution Panel below.

What happens if we don't reach an agreement?

If agreement isn't reached on the day, you can still refer unresolved issues to a judge for decision. However, most cases do settle either during mediation or shortly afterwards, providing closure for everyone involved.

Can mediation only be held after a claim has been started at court?

No. Mediation often takes place before any court claim is filed, which can save considerable time and costs. Your lawyer will advise whether early settlement makes sense for your case, even if not all evidence has been exchanged yet.

How will the Mediator work with me?

The mediator will review all papers in advance, then work with you through a combination of joint meetings (involving both parties) and private sessions (just your side and your advisers).

During private meetings, the mediator only enters your room when invited. Everything you share privately remains confidential unless you explicitly give permission to share it with the other party. The mediator holds private sessions with both sides, giving you time to discuss strategy with your own team before exploring settlement options.

NHS Mediation Service Mediators

CEDR developed a specialist mediator panel for this service. Mediators are drawn from a range of backgrounds and are all accredited by CEDR and approved by NHS Resolution.

Having been involved in mediating these cases since the beginning of this service, our mediators have collectively mediated hundreds of medical negligence cases. CEDR will allocate mediators according to their suitability for each case

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Felicity Steadman

Felicity Steadman

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Felicity Steadman

Felicity Steadman

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Felicity Steadman is one of the UK's most experienced workplace and employment mediators, with more than 35 years' experience resolving disputes across employment, workplace, discrimination and commercial matters. Head of the CEDR Mediator Training Faculty and a Fellow of the Civil Mediation Council, she has mediated hundreds of disputes in the UK and internationally.
 
Drawing on a background in industrial relations, employment law and conflict management, Felicity is recognised for her expertise in workplace conflict, Equality Act disputes, executive and leadership conflicts, organisational change and complex employment matters. Clients appreciate her warm, engaging and highly effective approach to resolving challenging disputes.

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Amrik Kandola

Amrik Kandola

Commercial Mediator

Amrik Kandola

Amrik Kandola

Commercial Mediator

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Amrik Kandola is an award-winning commercial mediator with more than 30 years' experience in dispute resolution and a mediation settlement rate of approximately 90%. A former senior partner at a global law firm and recognised by Legal 500 as a Leading Mediator, he specialises in complex commercial, construction, engineering, infrastructure, technology, professional negligence and business disputes.
 
Amrik has mediated disputes ranging from tens of thousands of pounds to hundreds of millions, often involving multiple parties, international dimensions and significant strategic business considerations. He was named Civil & Commercial Mediator of the Year at the National Mediation Awards and is a member of CEDR Chambers and the CEDR Faculty.

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Gillian Caroe

Gillian Caroe

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Gillian Caroe

Gillian Caroe

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Gillian Caroe is a highly experienced commercial, workplace and trusts mediator who has successfully mediated hundreds of disputes across the public, private and charitable sectors. A CEDR accredited mediator since 2005 and member of CEDR's Lead Mediator Panel and Training Faculty, she is regularly appointed in employment, property, healthcare, commercial contract, charity, probate and public sector disputes.
 
Before becoming a full time mediator, Gillian held senior international business roles with a global organisation, working across multiple countries and business functions. She combines strong commercial understanding with a highly people focused approach, helping parties navigate complex disputes while preserving important relationships wherever possible.

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Alan Jacobs

Alan Jacobs

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Alan Jacobs

Alan Jacobs

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Alan Jacobs is one of the UK's most experienced clinical negligence and personal injury mediators, having completed more than 460 mediations, including over 380 clinical negligence cases. A member of the CEDR Chambers senior mediator panel and the Court of Appeal Mediation Panel, Alan also mediates a wide range of commercial disputes and has more than 40 years' experience in dispute resolution.
 
Having acted for both claimants and defendants throughout his legal career, including as a partner at Mills & Reeve and previously with DLA Piper, Alan brings a balanced perspective to complex and high-value disputes. He is recognised for his expertise in clinical negligence, healthcare, catastrophic injury and personal injury claims, and for his ability to manage emotionally sensitive disputes with empathy, pragmatism and commercial awareness.

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Eve Pienaar

Eve Pienaar

Mediator

Eve Pienaar

Eve Pienaar

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Eve Pienaar is a leading commercial mediator specialising in construction, property, professional negligence, shareholder, insolvency, trusts and probate disputes. Ranked by both Chambers & Partners and Legal 500, she has mediated more than 350 commercial disputes and is regularly appointed in complex, high value and multi party cases across the UK and internationally.

A former solicitor with Clifford Chance and senior in house counsel for global organisations including Warner Bros., RICS and RIBA, Eve combines strong legal analysis with commercial insight. Clients value her thorough preparation, strategic thinking and ability to help parties resolve challenging disputes efficiently and pragmatically.

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Tracey Fox

Tracey Fox

Non-Executive Director and Mediator

Tracey Fox

Tracey Fox

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Tracey Fox is a workplace, employment, healthcare and commercial mediator with more than 20 years of experience resolving complex, sensitive and emotionally charged disputes. A CEDR Panel Mediator, Lead Faculty member and conflict management specialist, she works across workplace, commercial, NHS, healthcare, education, financial services and charity sectors.
 
Drawing on a unique background in clinical psychology, psychodynamic psychotherapy, organisational behaviour and senior corporate leadership, Tracey helps individuals, teams and organisations navigate conflict constructively. She is particularly recognised for her expertise in workplace disputes, discrimination and harassment claims, healthcare complaints, leadership conflicts and complex relationship breakdowns.

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Eileen Carroll KC (Hon)

Eileen Carroll KC (Hon)

Principal Mediator & Co-Founder

Eileen Carroll KC (Hon)

Eileen Carroll KC (Hon)

Principal Mediator & Co-Founder

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Eileen Carroll KC (Hon) is one of the UK's most respected and influential commercial mediators, recognised internationally for her role in establishing mediation as a mainstream dispute resolution process. Co-founder of CEDR and awarded Honorary Queen's Counsel for her contribution to civil justice, she has spent more than 25 years mediating some of the world's most complex and high value disputes.
 
Eileen is regularly appointed in major commercial, financial services, technology, infrastructure, intellectual property, shareholder and public sector disputes, including multi party and multi billion pound matters. Clients consistently praise her strategic insight, exceptional preparation and ability to resolve disputes that others regard as intractable.

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Fiona Colquhoun

Fiona Colquhoun

Principal Consultant & Mediator

Fiona Colquhoun

Fiona Colquhoun

Principal Consultant & Mediator

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Fiona Colquhoun is a highly regarded commercial and workplace mediator specialising in employment, professional negligence, partnership, shareholder and commercial disputes. Ranked by Chambers & Partners and Legal 500, she has extensive experience helping businesses, professionals and individuals resolve complex disputes across a wide range of sectors.
 
A former litigation partner and experienced dispute resolution lawyer, Fiona combines strong legal expertise with a practical and commercially focused approach. Clients value her ability to quickly understand complex issues, build rapport with parties and guide difficult negotiations towards constructive outcomes.

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