We believe that patients are in charge of their healthcare – we will help patients to make the right treatment decisions for them by sharing the treatment options in a way which they understand.
We aim to always treat our patients with dignity and respect. We will provide the same standard of care irrespective of age, gender, disability or race.
From April 2023, the duty of candour is a legal requirement for all NHS organisations in Wales. It requires them to be open and transparent with service users when they experience harm whilst receiving health care.
They will be required to: ·
This duty builds on the Putting Things Right that has been in place since 2011.
As a service user you do not need to do anything for the duty of candour.
Go to the Legislation.gov.uk website to read the Duty of Candour Regulations
Watch the video to learn more about the Duty of Candour.
Find out more from The NHS Duty of Candour | GOV.WALES