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Cancer Waiting Times (CWT) - Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Population Size
Years
2016
Associated BioSamples
None/not available
Geographic coverage
Thames Valley and Surrey
Lead time
1-2 months
Summary
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The National Cancer Waiting Times Monitoring Data Set (known as Cancer Waiting Times or CWT) requires the submission of data to monitor NHS providers’ compliance with the government’s operational standards for ensuring that cancer services (diagnosis and treatment) are delivered to patients in a timely manner.
In particular the data is used to:
- monitor timed pathways of care for cancer patients
- manage pathways of care for cancer patients
- performance manage elective services for cancer patients
- report against the requirements of the NHS Operating Framework for cancer waiting times
- support the right of patients to access cancer services within the NHS Constitution
- produce national, official and local statistics for cancer patients
- support investment planning for cancer services
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Version
Modified
07/05/2025
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Start date
01/01/2016
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