The ICR scheme is more wide ranging than the previous scheme which, in 2005/06 recovered £120 million. As it takes on average 18 months to settle claims it will take some time before the full impact of the new scheme is known.

The ICR scheme seeks to recover charges where a personal injury compensation payment has been made and the injured person has:

• received NHS treatment at a NHS hospital as a result of the injury
• been provided with NHS ambulance services as a result of the injury
• received treatment at a NHS hospital and has been provided with NHS ambulance services.

To read more about the scheme use the link below.

Internet link: Department of Health guidance