The NHS Existing Liabilities Scheme covers clinical negligence claims made against NHS bodies in England in respect of clinical negligence liabilities arising from an act or omission that took place prior to 1st April 1995. It was established by the National Health Service (Existing Liabilities Scheme) Regulations 1996 (“the 1996 Regulations”).
Link: The National Health Service (Existing Liabilities Scheme) (England) Regulations 2018
Source: Legislation .gov.uk