In May this year a circular letter in respect of refunds for medical defence fees for non-consultant hospital doctors issued to each health board. Pending clarification of certain issues involved, some delays did occur in issuing refunds. However, I understand that health boards now have a mechanism in place to ensure that refunds are issued within a reasonable period after presentation of the renewal certificate.
I am not aware of any serious delays in the reimbursement of medical defence fees from health boards to hospital consultants.