Huddersfield Royal Infirmary

At our last inspection we rated this key question as good. At this inspection, this rating stayed the same This meant people’s needs were met through good organisation and delivery.

We found that patients care plans were planned and coordinated to deliver person centred care and ensure patients felt involved and supported in their care.

There were delays in discharge for elderly frail patients due to system pressures surrounding availability of community beds and care packages. However, cancer treatment wait times, referral to treatment and diagnostic testing performance were higher (more favourable) when compared to the national rate.

Senior leaders were taking action to achieve consistent and timely access to care across all specialties and had already made measurable progress in reducing overall waiting times.