NHS performance ratings 2008/09
15 October 2009
We have published performance ratings for all 392 NHS trusts in England. Our assessment, also known as the ‘annual health check’ shows big improvements for patients. More people are:
- seen in A&E within four hours;
- receiving treatment within eighteen weeks of referral;
- screened for Chlamydia.
It also shows a reduction in MRSA and Clostridium difficile.
Overall, our ratings for 2008/09 show the NHS:
- is performing well on quality;
- has significantly improved its financial management.
However, we are concerned about:
- the 20 trusts rated weak on quality, particularly those rated weak over a number of years;
- trusts rated fair for too long without improving.
Cynthia Bower, CQC Chief Executive, says:
“I want to ring the alarm bell in the boardrooms of these organisations. Next year, all trusts must register with us to legally function. It is clear that many have significant work to do to and a short time in which to do it. They should be in no doubt that we will take firm action if we deem it necessary.”
Further information
Find out how we rated your local NHS trust
View our video interview with CQC Chief Executive, Cynthia Bower
Read our press release on the NHS performance ratings
