Your rights
Understand your rights as an NHS patient in Essex, including access to care, choice of services, consent and how your information is used.
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Your rights under the NHS Constitution
Learn about your rights under the NHS Constitution and what you can expect from NHS services in England.
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Patient Choices (Right to Choose)
Information about patient choice in Essex and your legal right to choose where you receive NHS treatment and care.
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Shared Decision Making
Information about shared decision making and how you can work with NHS professionals to choose the right care and treatment.
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Private healthcare and NHS care in Essex
Learn how private healthcare in Essex works alongside NHS services and what to consider before choosing private treatment.
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Share feedback about NHS services in Essex
Share feedback, compliments, or complaints about NHS services in Essex and help improve care for patients and communities.
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How your data is used
Learn how the NHS uses health data to plan and improve services, how your information is protected, and the choices you have about your data.