NHS Constitution for England
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The NHS Constitution for England is a key document that sets out the principles, values, rights, and responsibilities that guide the National Health Service in England.
Statements (53)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
constitutional document
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healthcare policy document ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
empower patients
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ensure high quality of care ⓘ improve accountability in the NHS ⓘ |
| appliesTo | National Health Service in England NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| basedOn | NHS founding principles ⓘ |
| country | England ⓘ |
| defines |
principles of the NHS in England
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responsibilities of NHS staff ⓘ responsibilities of patients ⓘ responsibilities of the public ⓘ rights of NHS staff ⓘ rights of patients ⓘ rights of the public ⓘ values of the NHS in England ⓘ |
| guaranteesRight |
NHS care based on clinical need
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access to NHS services free of charge at the point of use for most services ⓘ complaints and redress ⓘ involvement in decisions about care ⓘ respect, consent and confidentiality ⓘ |
| hasPart |
NHS Constitution Handbook
NERFINISHED
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NHS Constitution for England: the NHS belongs to us all NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| includesPrinciple |
access based on clinical need not ability to pay
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accountability to the public and communities ⓘ aspiration to the highest standards of excellence and professionalism ⓘ best value for taxpayers' money ⓘ comprehensive service available to all ⓘ patient at the heart of everything the NHS does ⓘ working across organisational boundaries ⓘ |
| includesValue |
commitment to quality of care
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compassion ⓘ everyone counts ⓘ improving lives ⓘ respect and dignity ⓘ working together for patients ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| legalStatus | statutory guidance ⓘ |
| publisher |
Department of Health and Social Care
NERFINISHED
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NHS England NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| setsResponsibility |
patients to follow agreed treatment plans
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patients to keep appointments or cancel in advance ⓘ patients to provide accurate information ⓘ patients to treat NHS staff with respect ⓘ patients to use NHS resources responsibly ⓘ |
| subject |
NHS staff responsibilities
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NHS values ⓘ healthcare ⓘ patients' rights ⓘ |
| targetAudience |
NHS organisations
NERFINISHED
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NHS staff NERFINISHED ⓘ patients ⓘ the public ⓘ |
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