The NHS Constitution for England emphasises patients\u2019 responsibilities including making it clear that \u201cYou should keep appointments, or cancel within reasonable time\u201d.<\/p>
<\/p>
As part of the NHS 70 celebrations, NHS England is encouraging people to show their support for the National Health Service in seven ways, including a pledge to \u2018use NHS services wisely\u2019 which includes attending NHS appointments. More information is available on the NHS 70 website at the following link:<\/p>
www.nhs70.nhs.uk/pledge<\/a><\/p>"}
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], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to raise awareness of the effect on the public purse of non-attendance for hospital appointments.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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