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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

NHS performance data tool and NHS trust league tables

09 September 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care

Proposed by Karin Smyth Lab Bristol South

NHS

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At a glance

Key points

  • The NHS has published performance league tables and a data tool for public access.
  • Best-performing NHS Trusts will receive greater autonomy and rewards.
  • Trusts facing challenges will receive enhanced support under the new framework.

Issue summary

The statement discusses the publication of NHS performance league tables and a data tool as part of the NHS Oversight Framework.

Action requested

NHS England has published these league tables and a data tool, allowing public access to NHS Trust performance data. The best-performing trusts will receive greater autonomy and rewards, while those facing challenges will get enhanced support. A new wave of Foundation Trusts is being introduced for top performers, and the NHS Oversight Framework outlines metrics for provider segmentation and incentives.

Key facts

  • League tables published by NHS England provide performance data on urgent care, ambulances, and elective services.
  • Top-performing trusts will receive greater autonomy and can reinvest surplus budgets into frontline improvements.
  • A new wave of Foundation Trusts is being introduced for best performers.
  • The NHS Oversight Framework was published on 26 June, outlining a revised approach to the oversight of ICBs and trusts.
  • ICBs are not scored or ranked this year as it is a transitional period for transformation in line with the Model ICB Blueprint.
  • Annual assessments of ICBs will continue without ranking until the next performance year (2026/27).
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