NHS - Core Values

Question 1

Working together for patients

Answer 1

Patients come first in everything. Put the needs of the patients and communities before the organisational boundaries. We speak up when things go wrong.

Question 2

Respect and Dignity

Answer 2

Values every person regardless of any opinions, circumstances or needs. We take what others say seriously. Are honest and open about our point of view and what we can or cannot do.

Question 3

Commitment to quality of care

Answer 3

Strive to get the basics quality of care right every time. We welcome feedback from patients, families, carers, staff and the public.

Question 4

Compassion

Answer 4

Centre of the care provided and respond with humanity and kindness to each person’s pain, distress, anxiety or need.

Question 5

Improving lives

Answer 5

Improve health and wellbeing and people’s experiences of the NHS. We all have a part to play.

Question 6

Everyone counts

Answer 6

Maximise our resources for the benefit of the while community, make sure nobody is excluded, discriminated against or left behind.