Early morning interview on Radio Wales done!! #interview #radio #cancerwaitingtimes #NHS waitingtimes #NHS
Our reaction to today’s #CancerWaitingTimes 👇
We need the Government to stand #ShoulderToShoulder with the NHS.
Ahead of #CancerWaitingTimes (Eng) published today Charles Swanton on #r4today citing 2 problems:
1⃣ Fewer patients presenting
2⃣ #CancerBacklog
Stark example: 'Colorectal cancer...if you delay an operation by over 30 days you reduce the risk of curing a patient by up to 15%'
Economically, environmentally, and existentially, there is urgent need for action on #ClimateChange . There’s a lot to be done and we mustn’t let this slip off the agenda just because of #Brexit . See this + more in my new weekly round-up #CancerWaitingTimes #StationSkippingHackney
According to the latest monthly data from #NHS only 47% of people with suspected #breastcancer are being seen within 2 weeks of #urgent referral. The target is 93%.
Other cancer types do not meet the target either⬇️
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#CancerWaitingTimes #ChartOfTheDay #Statistics
.Douglas Ross MP MSP & Anas Sarwar highlighted the latest figures for Scotland's #CancerWaitingTimes at #FMQs yesterday. The new Public Health Scotland statistics show that around 1 in 4 Scottish cancer patients aren't being treated quickly enough which is deeply concerning. (1/2)
#CancerWaitingTimes for England out today show a familiar picture that every day patients are facing anxious waits for cancer tests and treatment. Every single cancer wait time target in December was missed.
For example, only 66% of people started treatment for cancer within…
The #CancerWaitingTimes data for Wales published today shows that in December 2023, just 58% of patients started their first treatment within 62 days of being suspected of having cancer.
This is well below the target of 75%.
This is unacceptable and we must see action 👇
Such important messages from Steven McIntosh on BBC Breakfast this morning on the need for long term planning and investment in NHS workforce to tackle #CancerWaitingTimes
Today's #CancerWaitingTimes highlight that despite the best efforts of NHS staff, services are still struggling to reach key targets for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer patients in England. The figures show that, once again, every cancer wait time target in England has been…
The latest #CancerWaitingTimes stats make for a depressing read.
All targets have been missed, and only 58.7% of people in England received their diagnosis and started their first treatment within 62 days of an urgent referral in May.
news.cancerresearchuk.org/2023/07/13/can…
I am so honoured to be part of this campaign as it's something so important and needs to be addressed by the government, keep an eye out for me #macmillan #whatarewewaitingfor #cancer #cancer waitingtimes
❗️From 1 October, the standards measuring #cancer waiting times have been changed.
✅The new changes ensure people are diagnosed and able to start treatment as quickly as possible.
🌎england.nhs.uk/clinically-led…
#CancerWaitingTimes #CancerAwareness
Really tough times for those working in cancer services trying to deliver better care in an increasingly pressurised system 😔 Even tougher for those who are not being diagnosed and treated quickly enough #CancerWaitingTimes
Latest #CancerWaitingTimes worst on record. 62 day referral to treatment target of 85% is at 54.4% (a further 5% below last record low in Jun 22). Patients face unacceptable waits for diagnosis & treatment. Will budget confirm funding for upcoming NHS workforce plan Jeremy Hunt?
The #CancerWaitingTimes data for Wales published today shows that in December 2023, just 58% of patients started their first treatment within 62 days of being suspected of having cancer.
This is well below the target of 75%. This is unacceptable and we must see action 👇
Today’s #CancerWaitingTimes statistics for Scotland are unacceptable.
Waiting to start cancer treatment is an incredibly worrying time - for both patients and their families. NHS staff continue to work incredibly hard but a lack of workforce funding and specialist equipment…
Information published on #cancerwaitingtimes . Full story: ParliamentToday.com/free/viewnews.…
#CancerWaitingTimes out today show a familiar picture of patients waiting too long for cancer diagnosis and treatment in British controlled NHS England.
news.cancerresearchuk.org/2024/03/14/can…
England’s #CancerWaitingTimes for September 2022 are again some of the worst on record, showing unacceptably long waits for cancer patients. 1/ bit.ly/3A3dWRL