Although the Constitution sets out your legal rights you also have an important part to play throughout your journey as a patient:

• If your treatment is routine make sure that you are available for the next 18 Weeks
• If you are planning a holiday of more than two weeks or have other commitments, you and your GP may decide not to refer you until you are available. Hospitals can be penalised if you are not treated within 18 Weeks and it is unfair of you to accept an appointment if you are going on a long holiday or need to think if you are ready to receive a diagnosis. You can ask for your referral to begin when you return from holiday or when you are ready to commit
• Make sure that you keep your contact details up to date, if you move house or change your contact numbers inform your GP. This will assist the Hospital to contact you to arrange your appointments.