In this essay there will be insight to what the NHS constitution is about, why it was created and the principles and values. There will also be explanations as to why the constitution was created, and why it is important. In addition one value “compassion” and its key aspects will be expanded in more depth and why we need it within the NHS constitution.
The National Health Service (NHS) constitution is a system of health laws/rules that all NHS staff, patients and public must abide by or be aware of; it was founded in 2009, by the department of health. It was then renewed in 2013 and is set to be looked over and renewed every 10 years. The constitution is established by values and principles. Furthermore, it sets out promises that the NHS are dedicated to accomplish (NHS Constitution, 2015).
The constitution and its seven main principles are providing NHS services for all, access to health care services are based on clinical needs, professionalism, putting the patients’ needs first, working with other organisations in the interest of patients, providing value from taxpayers’ money for effective resources, having liability to anyone they serve. These are important because it makes it legible to staff, patients and the public what can be expected from …show more content…
These values are respect and dignity; meaning treating patients how you would like to be treated and also to be honest with them and consider what they want. Quality of care; providing basic care and taking feedback for improvement. Compassion; meaning caring for patients and making them feel comfortable. Working together for patients by putting them first and involving patients, family, staff and carers to improve health care plans. Improving lives; by achieving health care goals and ensuring patients leave with a good NHS experience. Lastly, everyone counts; making sure people are not excluded and that everyone has an equal opportunity for this
The National Health Service (NHS) constitution is a system of health laws/rules that all NHS staff, patients and public must abide by or be aware of; it was founded in 2009, by the department of health. It was then renewed in 2013 and is set to be looked over and renewed every 10 years. The constitution is established by values and principles. Furthermore, it sets out promises that the NHS are dedicated to accomplish (NHS Constitution, 2015).
The constitution and its seven main principles are providing NHS services for all, access to health care services are based on clinical needs, professionalism, putting the patients’ needs first, working with other organisations in the interest of patients, providing value from taxpayers’ money for effective resources, having liability to anyone they serve. These are important because it makes it legible to staff, patients and the public what can be expected from …show more content…
These values are respect and dignity; meaning treating patients how you would like to be treated and also to be honest with them and consider what they want. Quality of care; providing basic care and taking feedback for improvement. Compassion; meaning caring for patients and making them feel comfortable. Working together for patients by putting them first and involving patients, family, staff and carers to improve health care plans. Improving lives; by achieving health care goals and ensuring patients leave with a good NHS experience. Lastly, everyone counts; making sure people are not excluded and that everyone has an equal opportunity for this