Samantha Quinn: NHS Constitution

Sunday, 17 January 2010

Just to let you all know about the latest consultation on the NHS Constitution. There have been a few sugested additions in terms of patient rights;

treatment within a maximum of 18 weeks from a GP referral and to be seen by a cancer specialist within 2 weeks from a GP referral, or where this is not possible, for the NHS to take reasonable steps to offer a range of alternative providers; and
NHS Health Checks for those aged 40 to 74 to assess their risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and kidney disease

Its really important the the constitution represents the views of everyone who uses the health system so please log on and add your comments!