National Voices welcomes the newly-signed NHS Constitution as a step in the right direction

Today’s signing of the NHS Constitution has been welcomed by National Voices, the organisation established by and for the national voluntary organisations representing users of health and social care in England.

The Constitution sets out the rights of patients, public and staff together with their responsibilities. It also outlines the pledges which the NHS is committed to achieve. National Voices believes that the Constitution is a step towards a modern NHS and has the potential to bring about a fundamental improvement in the relationship between the NHS and the people it serves.

David Pink & David Nicholson at the NHS Constitution signing

David Pink, National Voices’ Chief Executive, (pictured left with David Nicholson, NHS Chief Executive) signed a commemorative copy of the NHS Constitution at its Downing Street launch this Wednesday.

Ann Keen signs the NHS Constitution

Ann Keen Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health signs a copy of the NHS Constitution.

Jeremy Hughes signs the NHS Constitution


Jeremy Hughes Co-Chair of National Voices and Chief Executive of Breakthrough Breast Cancer signs the NHS Constitution.

 

For more information about the NHS Constitution please visit Department of Health website below

http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/News/Recentstories/DH_093460

http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Healthcare/NHSConstitution/index.htm