| It is of utmost importance that patients receive | | | | The Department of Health's Standards for Better |
| the highest possible standard of care as set out in | | | | Health document and the NHS Primary Care |
| the NHS "Clinical Governance and Quality | | | | Dental Services Clinical Governance Framework |
| Assurance" guide. Care and safety are the real | | | | has outlined the "Clinical Governance System" and |
| watchwords here and these are what are known | | | | "Core and Developmental Standards". |
| in certain instances as "high tech home care". | | | | Each member of each practice must ensure that |
| The National Health Service together with its | | | | they meet these standards and apply the |
| partners seek to maintain and improve these | | | | examples of best practice. |
| standards of care and safety standards. The UK | | | | This of course is of benefit to the public as a |
| is very proud of the level of service that it is able | | | | whole or require such a high standard care when |
| to provide its citizens when they become ill, | | | | they most need it. As we move forward the aim |
| injured or in any other way in need of health care | | | | is continue to learn, to continue to develop and to |
| and this is something the country wishes to | | | | continue to improve. |
| continue to improve upon in the years to come. | | | | The members and staff of each health practice |
| Despite various criticism from within the country | | | | welcome the feedback from the wider |
| (there always seems to be someone moaning | | | | community with respect of ways in which they |
| about the service) the NHS has long been the | | | | can improve the service that they provide |
| envy of many countries from around the world. | | | | therefore please feel free to offer your opinion. |