A world class health service based on core values
We believe that it's our responsibility to bring together a diverse workforce that serves our equally diverse communities and shares cultural values essential to providing the best services possible.
After consulting with staff and the public, we have identified a key set of values, designed to shape the way we work.
- The NHS will provide a universal and comprehensive service with equal access for all; free at the point of use, based on clinical need, not ability to pay;
- We will help keep people healthy and work to reduce health inequalities;
- We will work continuously to improve quality and safety;
- We will strive for the most effective and sustainable use of resources;
- We will treat every patient with dignity and respect;
- We will shape our services around the needs and preferences of individual patients, their families and their carers;
- We are committed to equality and non-discrimination;
- We will support and value our staff;
- We will work in partnership with others to ensure a seamless service for patients; and,
- We will respect the confidentiality of individual patients and provide open access to information about services, treatment and performance.
Find out more about the NHS Core Principles.