The 6 Core Values of the NHS

In the NHS, there is a set of values for healthcare and social care staff known as the 6 Cs. The 6 Cs are as follows; care, compassion, competence, communication, courage, and commitment. The 6 Cs are values that lie in the core of the NHS.

Care: Care defines the work of the NHS. The morals of the NHS are summed up in this word. It highlights healthcare professionals, responsibility to care for others to a high standard. Care links the work service to the satisfaction of patients.

Compassion: Compassion relates to how the care is given through patient-doctor relationships. The doctors, nurses and workers show compassion to each other and most importantly the patient.

Competence: It means all those in caring roles must have the ability to understand an individual's health and social needs.

Communication: A value at the centre of successful caring relationship and effective team. Active listening is an important part of communication to get the best service and wellbeing across.

Courage: Courage enables NHS to speak up for patients and themselves, taking initiative to prioritise the patients and family members.

Commitment: NHS staff are dedicated to produce good work. The NHS builds commitment to show how much they care.

Ultimately the 6 Cs show that the NHS is centred around what the patients need, and encourages the healthcare sector to provide care of a high quality. The core values were developed to maintain a standard level of care.

Written by: Glanelle K

Moderated by: Kirah R