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Only 3 NHS Trusts Meet Cancer Treatment Targets Amid Delays

11/11/2025

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BBC analysis shows England hospitals fail the NHS 62-day cancer treatment target after urgent referrals.
Only three trusts meet the standard: Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Trust, East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, Bolton.
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Trust is the top performer, delivering prompt diagnoses and treatments.
Experts warn that each four-week wait reduces survival by 10%.
The government acknowledges the issue and will invest in improvements to cancer care.

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Story summary

BBC analysis shows England hospitals fail the NHS 62-day cancer treatment target after urgent referrals.
Only three trusts meet the standard: Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Trust, East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, Bolton.
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Trust is the top performer, delivering prompt diagnoses and treatments.
Experts warn that each four-week wait reduces survival by 10%.
The government acknowledges the issue and will invest in improvements to cancer care.