Patient Choice - Your Right to Choose

Report - 28 January 2026

Did you know that in many cases, you have the legal right to choose where to receive your NHS treatment? For example where you have your first outpatient appointment and any subsequent consultant-led treatment. Read our report to find out people's experiences of patient choice.

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