18 WeekeLearning

The National Health Service came into being on 5th July 1948 to provide high-quality healthcare that is free and for everyone.
In June 2008, Lord Darzi stated that patients should be treated within 18 Weeks from the date of their referral from a General Practitioner.
In January 2009 the NHS Constitution was published which officially gives patients their legal right to be treated within 18 Weeks.
The Constitution brought together the principles, values, rights and responsibilities that underpin the NHS.
No Government can change the Constitution without full involvement of staff, patients and the public.
The Constitution will be reviewed every ten years.
The Handbook to the Constitution will be reviewed at least every three years.
The Constitution is a promise that the NHS will always be there.

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