We Asked, You Said, We Did

Liberating the NHS: Greater choice and control

We asked:

How the White Paper commitments might be implemented - seeking views on: • proposals to extend choice of provider and treatment in planned hospital care, maternity, mental health, end of life and long term conditions. • what needs to be done to achieve a culture change and make shared decision-making the norm • the information, support and infrastructure needed to achieve the vision of informed, empowered patients making personal choices

You said:

The majority of respondents approved our broad proposals for extending choice and control and generally agreed with proposals to encourage and extend advance care planning and personal care planning. A recurring theme was the need to give patients appropriate information and support in order for them to make an informed choice. Patient and patient-groups stated that there was a need for healthcare professional culture to change to ensure "no decision about me, without me" becomes a reality

We did:

We have published Liberating the NHS: Greater Choice and control - A summary of responses. This includes detailed feedback from patients, the wider public, third sector and other organisations, healthcare professionals and the NHS. The feedback has informed a shorter, further consultation, Liberating the NHS: No decision about me, without me - Further consultation on proposals to secure shared decision-making. Documents available at http://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/05/choice-consultation