Staying in Hospital
Your rights
Your Rights
Consent to treatment
Consent to treatment means you must give permission before you receive any type of medical treatment, test or examination. This should be done when your doctor or nurse explains the treatment, test or examination to you.
It can be done verbally or you may be asked to sign a form. Find out more here:
Data Protection
In accordance with the Data Protection Act 1988 great care is taken to ensure your personal details and clinical information is protected at all times.
To aid the smooth running of a ward, your name only will be written on a wipe board in the staff area and in some wards above your bed. If for any reason you do not wish your name to be displayed, please inform the staff. Your wishes will be respected.
Special needs / Learning difficulties
If you or someone you care for has a learning disability and/or autism, further information can be found here:
Learning Disabilities and / or Autism
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion is at the heart of our vision, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.
Find out more about your rights and how to share your experiences on our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion pages.