If you are searching for information regarding your ‘rights’ as a patient of the NHS, you have found the right website. It is important for you to understand what your rights are, but also what the NHS expect of you as a patient. Being a patient of the NHS is a two way partnership and you should play your part.

In this section of our website we will inform you of;

• Your rights as a patient of the NHS
• Who is qualified to treat you
• The length of time that you should expect to wait to receive your treatment
• What to do if you don’t receive your treatment within the published timescales