Consent to care and treatment: outstanding

E6. Is consent to care and treatment always sought in line with legislation and guidance?

Characteristics of services we would rate as outstanding in this area

Practices around consent and records are actively monitored and reviewed to improve how people are involved in making decisions about their care and treatment.

Engagement with stakeholders, including people who use services and those close to them, informs the development of tools and support to help people give informed consent.