Plymouth Hospitals Trust: Key Figures for NHS Trust in MayPlymouth Hospitals Trust: Key Figures for NHS Trust in May As reported by the Kingsbridge & Salcombe Gazette, Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust released key figures for the month of May, providing insights into the performance of healthcare services in the region. * Emergency Department Performance: * 76.6% of patients were seen within 4 hours, below the national target of 95%. * The average time spent in the Emergency Department was 4 hours and 14 minutes, higher than the national average of 3 hours and 40 minutes. * Waiting Lists: * 33,699 patients were waiting for planned operations, a decrease from the previous month. * Of these, 1,453 patients had been waiting over 52 weeks. * Cancellations: * 590 planned operations were cancelled, with 245 due to non-clinical reasons. * This represents a significant improvement from the previous month, when over 1,000 operations were cancelled. * Staffing: * The Trust had a total of 6,877 full-time equivalent staff in May, an increase of 100 compared to the previous month. * However, there were still 433 vacant posts, highlighting the ongoing recruitment challenges faced by the NHS. * Financial Performance: * The Trust reported a deficit of £4.5 million for the month of May. * This was due in part to increased costs associated with COVID-19 and rising inflation. Overall, while there were some areas of improvement, such as reduced waiting lists and cancellations, the Trust continued to face challenges with emergency department performance and financial sustainability. The figures underscore the ongoing pressures facing the NHS in Plymouth and the need for continued efforts to improve healthcare provision and support frontline staff.
Plymouth Hospitals Trust: All the key figures for the NHS Trust in MayKingsbridge & Salcombe Gazette
