Maintenance at public expenseE+W+N.I.
5 Maintenance at public expense to be taken into account in assessment of damages.E+W+N.I.
In an action under the law of England and Wales or the law of Northern Ireland for damages for personal injuries (including any such action arising out of a contract) any saving to the injured person which is attributable to his maintenance wholly or partly at public expense in a hospital, nursing home or other institution shall be set off against any income lost by him as a result of his injuries.