When a delegate is considering the amount of NEL compensation payable under section 27 in respect of an injury they must take into account, among other things, the NEL scores provided in the NEL questionnaire.

The following chapter outlines the relevant policy guidance and key considerations when assessing each score under the NEL tables.

For more information about the assessment, investigation and justification of NEL scores generally, see Chapter 5.7 Calculation of Entitlement for Non-Economic Loss.