North Cumbria NHS Trust among England's most improved for cancer

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 10:28 · Archive

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust has become one of England's most improved trusts for cancer diagnosis speeds.

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust has become one of the six most improved NHS trusts in England for cancer diagnosis and treatment times, according to new analysis of NHS data. Only five other trusts nationally have recorded bigger improvements over the same period.

Seventy-four per cent of patients are now receiving a diagnosis or all-clear within 28 days of an urgent referral. This represents an increase of nearly 20 percentage points in just one year. The trust was also the most improved in the country for meeting the national target to treat patients within 62 days of referral, with 78 per cent of patients treated within this timeframe—a 26 per cent improvement over the year.

Josh MacAlister, MP for Whitehaven and Workington, described the results as encouraging for patients and families across West Cumbria. He said faster diagnosis means earlier treatment and greater peace of mind, and thanked NHS staff for delivering the progress. He noted there is still more to do and pointed to Labour's investment in the NHS and the new National Cancer Plan as drivers for further improvements.

Trudie Davies, chief executive of North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Trust, acknowledged that waiting for cancer diagnosis and treatment is a worrying and emotive time for patients and their families.

How it is being reported

• North Cumbria among England’s most improved trusts for faster cancer diagnosisFaster cancer care is bringing hope to patients and families across Cumbria.Cumberland News · 26 Oct, 09:55
• North Cumbria among England’s most improved trusts for faster cancer diagnosisFaster cancer care is bringing hope to patients and families across Cumbria.NW Evening Mail · 26 Oct, 09:55
• North Cumbria among England’s most improved trusts for faster cancer diagnosisFaster cancer care is bringing hope to patients and families across Cumbria.Westmorland Gazette · 26 Oct, 09:55
• North Cumbria among England’s most improved trusts for faster cancer diagnosisFaster cancer care is bringing hope to patients and families across Cumbria.Whitehaven News · 26 Oct, 09:55

In this story: North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust · Josh MacAlister · Trudie Davies · West Cumbria · England

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