Rights & Responsibilities
Rights are entitlements, put in place to protect and empower people. In the UK, many of our rights are protected by law.
Rights are balanced with the responsibility to respect the rights of others, and to live within the boundaries of the law.
Your rights
Everyone should be treated with dignity and respect, but sometimes being ill can make it difficult to stand up for what we deserve. Knowing your rights can make you feel more able to deal with things that can affect your diagnosis, treatment and after-care. Read more…
Your responsibilities
Infectious TB can be passed on to other people, so the government has powers to stop the spread of TB. This section offers you information on how your rights might be affected while you have TB illness. Read more…