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NHS performance data tool and NHS trust league tables
09 September 2025
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
At a Glance
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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