NHS Constitution and Handbook updated
The NHS Constitution and Handbook to the NHS Constitution have been updated to reflect current policy and legislation and to make the Constitution a more practical document.
In his inquiry into the failings at Mid-Staffordshire, Sir Robert Francis QC recommended amendments to the NHS Constitution based on:
- prioritising patients
- protecting patients from avoidable harm
- providing assistance that patients need
- staff compliance with guidance
Each of these recommendations has been fully accepted and implemented within the new NHS Constitution.
You can read more on the Government website Policy paper NHS Constitution for England page