NHS Fife can confirm that, as of 30 November 2025, a total of £386,423.08 has been incurred in legal costs relating to the Employment Tribunal case brought against the board. This figure includes Counsel fees and services provided by NHS Scotland’s Central Legal Office (CLO).
These costs will be reclaimed through the national Clinical Negligence and Other Risks Indemnity Scheme (CNORIS). Under CNORIS, NHS Fife’s financial liability is limited to £25,000, which ensures that the legal proceedings do not impact frontline clinical or patient services.
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Notes to editors
In an active case, there will always be some slight differences in the figures held by NHS Fife and CLO. The two figures may represent costs at different points in time during an ongoing billing cycle.
CLO bills monthly until the case has concluded.
