KINGSTON AND RICHMOND’S SCORE IN NHS LEAGUE TABLE
The Government has published league tables for NHS hospitals in England for the first time with Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust placed in 31st position out of 134.
The worst overall hospital was The Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King’s Lynn, Norfolk, while the best was Moorfields Eye Hospital in London.
The rankings score trusts based on a range of measures, including finances and patient access to care, as well as bringing down waiting times for operations and A&E, and improving ambulance response times.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting said the quarterly rankings will pinpoint where urgent support is needed and help end the “postcode lottery” of care for patients.
A spokesperson for Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust said: “We welcome the introduction of the new Framework as an important opportunity for people to review and understand their local healthcare services.
“We are proud that our strong performance in areas such as access to services, elective and cancer care, and patient and staff experience, reflects the dedication and hard work of our staff, who consistently put high-quality patient care at the centre of what they do.
“As a Trust, we remain committed to providing the best possible care for our local communities, while taking further steps to live within our financial means.
“We continue to keep a clear focus on learning, improving, and working with partners to do even better.”