The NHS Redress Act 2006 (c 44) was passed and enacted by the Parliament of the United Kingdom on November 8, 2006.

The policy provides a non-adversarial and quicker alternative to the traditional legal process for resolving clinical negligence claims within the NHS.

The policy was enacted to compensate patients who have suffered harm due to clinical negligence within the British healthcare system.

The statute is important legislation since it potentially affects NHS hospital patients; the intention is to extend its operation to primary care.

The redress package must include: an offer of compensation, explanation, apology and a report of action to prevent similar occurrences.