Data from a survey of a total population of patients with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder were used to examine the relationship between patient behaviours and the experience of caregiving. Carers were more distressed by depressed behaviours in the patient than any other type of behaviour, including behaviour associated with florid psychotic episodes. The number of patient needs met by the caregiver was also associated with a negative appraisal of caregiving. A comparison of patients who were living with an informal carer and those who were living alone or in hostel accommodation showed that the former group were less likely than the latter to have been either and inpatient or a day patient during the previous year.

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Through a series of Freedom of Information requests to NHS Resolution on claims made from 2005/2006 to 2017/2018 we have analysed trends of UK litigation in ophthalmology, identifying the most common causes and primary injuries for closed (settled) claims resulting in payment of damages during this 13-year period. We assess the most common causes of litigation in ophthalmology with respect to previous rulings in clinical negligence and provide a case example for discussion.