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<p>There are no current plans to enable patients to recoup costs from the National
Health Service via the Patient Choice Framework for individuals’ use of the independent
sector. The NHS Constitution allows patients to be treated by an independent sector
provider where available as part of their right to choose. We want to make sure this
is offered consistently across the country, which is why we will be working with the
independent sector, the NHS and primary care to ensure that referral systems include
all appropriate independent sector providers, opening up a full suite of available
options for patients.</p>
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