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NHS Constitution
NHS constitution
The NHS constitution sets out rights for patients, public and staff. It outlines NHS commitments to patients and staff, and the responsibilities that the public, patients and staff owe to one another to ensure that the NHS operates fairly and effectively. All NHS bodies and private and third sector providers supplying NHS services are required by law to take account of the constitution in their decisions and actions.
The aim of our Constitution is to safeguard the enduring principles and values of the NHS. Our Constitution also sets out clear expectations about the behaviours of both staff and patients. It is intended to empower the public, patients and staff by setting out existing legal rights and pledges in one place and in clear and simple language.
Bribery Act 2010
The Trust is committed to eliminating all level of fraud and corruption within the Trust and the NHS.
It is an offence under the Bribery Act 2010 for anyone to receive, be offered or to offer any financial or other advantage to another person in order to induce a person to perform improperly or reward any person for improper performance of a function or activity. The Trust is committed to carry out business fairly, honestly and openly and is committed to a zero tolerance of bribery.
