House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
The NHS Constitution and Handbook
27 January 2022 · Department of Health and Social Care
Proposed by Edward Argar Con Melton and Syston
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At a glance
Key points
- Edward Argar has laid before Parliament a report on the effect of the NHS Constitution.
- An updated version of the Handbook to the NHS Constitution has been published.
- A full review of the NHS Constitution is scheduled for January 2025, with scoping starting in the current year.
Issue summary
Edward Argar has laid before Parliament a report on the effect of the NHS Constitution and published an updated version of the Handbook to the NHS Constitution.
Action requested
A full review of the NHS Constitution is due in January 2025, with scoping for this review beginning this year. The government will use findings from today's report to shape a statutory consultation with patients, carers and staff.
Key facts
- The report is based on an independent survey of staff, patients and the public.
- Public awareness of the NHS Constitution has increased since the 2018 report but remains low compared to staff awareness.
- A full review of the NHS Constitution itself is due in January 2025.
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