NHS Constitution for England: easy reads
Easy read versions of the NHS Constitution, which establishes the principles and values of the NHS in England.
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The NHS Constitution sets out rights for patients, public and staff. It outlines NHS commitments to patients and staff, and the responsibilities that the public, patients and staff owe to one another to ensure that the NHS operates fairly and effectively. All NHS bodies and private and third sector providers supplying NHS services are required by law to take account of the Constitution in their decisions and actions.
The Constitution sets out a commitment for government to produce an up-to-date Statement of NHS Accountability to explain how decision-making works in the NHS - this is included in the ‘Guide to the Healthcare System in England’.