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Health Minister to lead development of NHS Constitution

Health Minister Ann Keen has been confirmed as the new ministerial lead for the NHS Constitution, it was announced today. She will oversee the development of the constitution which will empower both patients and staff by clearly setting out their rights and responsibilities in one place for the first time.

The draft constitution was published on 30 June and is a key part of Lord Darzi's review of the NHS. Over the summer every NHS authority has consulted with local people to gather their feedback. The consultation closes today (Friday 17th October) and responses will now be reviewed to develop a final constitution.

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