NHS Choice Framework

The NHS Choice Framework: what choices are available to me? sets out patients' rights to choice in healthcare.

The guidance published by the Department of Health on 29 April 2016 covers:

1. My NHS care: what choices are available to me?

2. Choosing your GP and GP practice

3. Choosing where to go for your first appointment as an outpatient

4. Asking to change hospital if you have to wait longer than the maximum waiting times (18 weeks, or 2 weeks to see a specialist for cancer)

5. Choosing who carries out a specialist test

6. Choosing maternity services

7. Choosing services provided in the community

8. Choosing to take part in health research

9. Choosing to have a personal health budget

10. Choosing to access required treatment in another European Economic Area country

11. Where can I get more information to help me choose?

12. What should I do if I require a reasonable adjustment?