NHS Constitution

Have your say and influence outcomes about the possible introduction of two new rights into the NHS Constitution, which could affect us all.

We all have the opportunity to influence proposals around these new patient rights.

 

Cambridge University Hospitals is committed to the Constitution, and is living its values and principles through Our Way and the Patient Safety campaign, which keep us focused on what's important - our patients - and drive us towards excellence.

 

As well as capturing the purpose, principles and values of the NHS, the Constitution brings together a number of rights, pledges and responsibilities for staff and patients alike.  These rights and responsibilities are the result of extensive discussions and consultations with staff, patients and public and it reflects what matters to them.  

 

BUT as members of the public, you still have the opportunity to make your voice heard. East of England SHA is seeking your views until 05 February 2010 on the Government's proposals for creating new patient rights and including those rights within the NHS Constitution.

 

What do you think?

• Should a right in respect of waiting times be established and included in a revised NHS Constitution? If so, should the right include:
  
  - The current standard for treatment within 18 weeks
  
  - The current standard for urgent referrals of suspected cancer to be seen by a specialist within two weeks?
  
  
• Should GPs provide specified information to patients on their rights around a two-week referral?
  
  
• Do people agree that a right to a NHS Health Check every five years for those aged 40-74 should be established?

 

For more information and have your say click here

Give your views now, fill out the online form click here

 

Want to know more?

If you would like to have someone from your local NHS talk to you and your members/patients/teams about the rights and to discuss the options, please contact:

 

yourviews@cambridgeshire.nhs.uk

 

or call:

 

Rachel Glendinning

Communications Office

NHS Cambridgeshire

 

Tel: 01223 725 325.

 

 

Additional links

Copies of the NHS Constitution in a number of languages are also available. You can also access an ‘easy read’ explanation of the NHS Constitution

> NHS Constitution on NHS Choices

 

 

 

 

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