Despite surge in demand NHS Scotland treats thousands more cancer cases on time than NHS England

Professor John Robertson OBA From Public Health Scotland – Cancer waiting times 1 April to 30 June 2025 published yesterday: There were 4,888 eligible referrals, an increase of 11.8% from the previous quarter, and an increase of 31.3% from the quarter ending 31 December 2019. 69.9% of patients started treatment within 62 days, compared with 68.9% in the previous quarter. 95.3% of patients started treatment within 31 days, compared with 94.1% in the previous quarter, and 96.5% in the quarter ending 31 December 2019. There were 7,461 eligible referrals, an increase of 9.8% from the previous quarter, and an increase of 16.8% … Continue reading Despite surge in demand NHS Scotland treats thousands more cancer cases on time than NHS England