The NHS Constitution brought together in one place what the NHS does, what it stands for and the commitments it should live up to. This consultation proposes new patient rights to treatment within a maximum of 18 weeks from a GP referral and to be seen by a cancer specialist within 2 weeks from a GP referral; and NHS Health Checks for those aged 40 to 74 to assess their risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and kidney disease. (Department of Health - publications)
