UHCW NHS Trust ranked second in UK for fast cancer diagnosis
Latest national figures show strong improvement in the speed patients receive cancer results
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust has been ranked second in the country for how quickly it diagnoses or rules out cancer.
Latest national data shows the Trust achieved an 83.8% performance in the Faster Diagnosis Standard in January, well above the national average of 72.8%.
The standard means patients urgently referred with suspected cancer are told within 28 days whether they have the disease or not, helping reduce anxiety and speed up treatment where needed.
The Trust also recorded a major year-on-year improvement, with 319 more patients receiving a diagnosis within four weeks compared to the same month last year.
Chief Operating Officer Gaby Harris said: "Being ranked second in the country for faster cancer diagnosis is a tremendous achievement and reflects the dedication, skill and teamwork of our colleagues across cancer pathways.
“We know how stressful it can be for patients waiting for answers and this performance means more people are getting clarity sooner. I want to thank everyone involved for their commitment to improving care and outcomes for our patients.”
The rankings are based on published national data and exclude specialist cancer and single‑specialty trusts to allow for fair comparison between large acute providers.