The active patient tracking list
In parallel with our HSJ article about active PTLs, this blog post explains how they work.
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Wait control: a new system for better waiting list management
Creating a new system for waiting list management will help trusts nail their waiting times targets
Your 18 weeks
The local picture on 18 weeks, with interactive maps showing the size of the challenge and where the long-waits are.
Another record-breaking performance on 18 weeks
All three 18-week targets were met again, with massive reductions in patients still waiting 18 weeks after referral.
Does cutting long-waits cause a jump in demand?
Long-waits were sharply reduced under the last Labour Government. Did GP referrals spike as a result? Maybe.
New: more powerful reporting in Gooroo Planner
The powerful new Report viewer in Gooroo Planner lets you sort, filter and subtotal at the click of a mouse. So the big picture and the details that matter are all in easy reach.
Waiting times: “strong” or an “embarrassment”?
Are waiting times up or down? It depends who you ask, but some answers are more meaningful than others.
Your 18-week waits
18 week pressures fully analysed, by Trust and PCT, and by specialty.
NHS consolidates its position on waiting times
The NHS consolidated its position on waiting times, following the first ever achievement of all three 18-week targets in January. The number waiting over a year improved slightly, but is still too high.