Shropshire's Emergency Hospitals Vow to Improve After NHs League Table Rankings

Strategic Insights -

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) has received a mixed verdict in the recently published NHS league tables, ranking 113th out of 134 acute hospital trusts. SaTH's chief executive, Jo Williams, acknowledges the need for further improvement but highlights significant progress in areas such as planned care waiting times and diagnostics. Despite being in the lowest bracket, the trust's ambitious goal remains to be amongst the best hospitals in the country.

Key Takeaways:

  • SaTH ranks 113th out of 134 acute hospital trusts in the NHS league tables.
  • The trust's chief executive, Jo Williams, acknowledges the need for further improvement but highlights significant progress in areas such as planned care waiting times and diagnostics.
  • SaTH is amongst the most improved trusts for planned care waiting times and diagnostics.
  • The trust has made significant progress in reducing waiting time for cancer and urgent and emergency care.
  • SaTH's financial position remains an area for improvement, with the trust's chief executive committing to tackle this challenge.
  • The trust's ambitious goal remains to be amongst the best hospitals in the country.

Statistics:

  • SaTH ranks 113th out of 134 acute hospital trusts.
  • The trust is amongst the most improved trusts for planned care waiting times, with significant progress made in this area.
  • SaTH has reduced waiting time for cancer and urgent and emergency care.
  • The trust's financial position is an area for improvement, with a commitment to tackle this challenge.

Sources:

  • "Boschman, S. (2023). Shropshire hospitals vow to improve after NHS league table rankings. The Shropshire Star."