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NHS Black Country ICB: NHS Cancer Waiting Times
In April 2026, 72.2% of cancer patients in NHS Black Country ICB started treatment within 62 days of urgent referral — 2.4 percentage points above the England average. Gera Cancer Pathway Pressure Index: 16.9/100 (below-average pathway pressure). Official NHS England data.
What is the NHS cancer waiting time in NHS Black Country ICB?
As of April 2026, 72.2% of cancer patients in NHS Black Country ICB started treatment within 62 days of urgent referral — 2.4 percentage points above the England average (NHS target: 85%) — covering 478 patients, per NHS England Cancer Waiting Times data published June 2026. Gera re-dates this monthly.
The GCPPI for NHS Black Country ICB = (1 − 72.2% / 100) × 4,636 FDS referrals = raw pressure 1289, normalised to 16.9/100. Rank 31 of 36 ICBs (rank 1 = most pressure). See methodology.
| Measure | NHS Black Country ICB | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| 62-day standard met | 72.2% | NHS target: 85% |
| 28-day FDS met | 79.6% | NHS target: 75% |
| Patients in 62-day pathway | 478 | All four 62-day sub-pathways |
| FDS referral volume | 4,636 | Faster Diagnosis Standard demand |
| Gera Pressure Index (GCPPI) | 16.9 / 100 | below-average pathway pressure |
| Pathway pressure rank | 31 / 36 | Rank 1 = most pressure in England |
| Pathway | Patients | 62-day met | Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urgent Suspected Cancer | 232 | 63.4% | Missed |
| Screening | 35 | 71.4% | Missed |
| Consultant Upgrade | 210 | 81.9% | Missed |
| Breast Symptomatic | 1 | 100.0% | Met |
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In NHS Black Country ICB, 72.2% of cancer patients started treatment within 62 days of urgent referral in April 2026 — 2.4 percentage points above the England average. The NHS standard is 85%.
62-day standard met
72.2%
NHS target: 85%
28-day FDS met
79.6%
Faster Diagnosis Standard (75%)
Gera Pressure Index
16.9 / 100
below-average pathway pressure
478 patients reached a 62-day treatment decision in this ICB (April 2026); England total: 27,522.
Pathway breakdown (62-day, April 2026):
| Pathway | Patients | Met standard |
|---|---|---|
| Urgent Suspected Cancer | 232 | 63.4% |
| Screening | 35 | 71.4% |
| Consultant Upgrade | 210 | 81.9% |
| Breast Symptomatic | 1 | 100.0% |
NHS Black Country ICB is at 72.2% on the 62-day standard — below the NHS 85% target. GeraClinic can connect you to a cancer specialist quickly while you await NHS assessment.
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Sorted by Gera Cancer Pathway Pressure Index (highest pressure first).
- NHS Surrey And Sussex ICB (GCPPI 100)
- NHS Essex ICB (GCPPI 93.4)
- NHS North East And North Cumbria ICB (GCPPI 75.5)
- NHS West And North London ICB (GCPPI 68.7)
- NHS Central East ICB (GCPPI 68.3)
- NHS Lancashire And South Cumbria ICB (GCPPI 63.6)
- NHS Greater Manchester ICB (GCPPI 62.9)
- NHS Cheshire And Merseyside ICB (GCPPI 61.2)
- NHS Norfolk And Suffolk ICB (GCPPI 55.5)
- NHS Thames Valley ICB (GCPPI 55.3)
- NHS South East London ICB (GCPPI 50.5)
- NHS West Yorkshire ICB (GCPPI 48.8)
- All 36 ICBs & the England average →
NHS Black Country ICB cancer waiting times: FAQs
- What is the NHS cancer 62-day waiting time in NHS Black Country ICB?
- In April 2026, 72.2% of cancer patients in NHS Black Country ICB started treatment within 62 days of urgent referral — 2.4 percentage points above the England average. The NHS target is 85%. Data: NHS England Cancer Waiting Times.
- What is the Gera Cancer Pathway Pressure Index for NHS Black Country ICB?
- The Gera Cancer Pathway Pressure Index (GCPPI) for NHS Black Country ICB in April 2026 is 16.9/100 (below-average pathway pressure). It is computed as (1 − 62-day standard met rate) × referral volume, normalised across all 36 ICBs. NHS Black Country ICB ranks 31 of 36 ICBs by pathway pressure.
- How does NHS Black Country ICB compare on the 28-day Faster Diagnosis Standard?
- In April 2026, 79.6% of patients in NHS Black Country ICB received a cancer diagnosis or ruling-out within 28 days (NHS FDS target: 75%). NHS Black Country ICB processed 4,636 FDS referrals in this period, per NHS England Cancer Waiting Times data.
- Can I be seen privately while waiting for cancer assessment in NHS Black Country ICB?
- Yes. Being assessed or treated privately does not affect your NHS referral. GeraClinic can connect you to a UK-registered cancer specialist. You keep your place on the NHS list and can access a private consultation simultaneously.
- What are the main cancer pathways in NHS Black Country ICB?
- The NHS 62-day standard in NHS Black Country ICB covers four pathways: Urgent Suspected Cancer (the primary 2-week-wait route), Screening (referrals from NHS screening programmes), Consultant Upgrade (reclassification onto the 62-day pathway by a clinician), and Breast Symptomatic (non-2WW breast referrals). In April 2026, NHS Black Country ICB recorded 478 patients across all four pathways.
NHS Black Country ICB is below the NHS 85% cancer target
Only 72.2% of cancer patients in NHS Black Country ICB met the 62-day standard in April 2026 (NHS target: 85%). GeraClinic can connect you to a UK-registered cancer specialist quickly — you keep your NHS referral while getting faster private assessment.
Data and methodology
Figures for NHS Black Country ICB are aggregated from the real per-sub-location count rows in NHS England's April 2026 Cancer Waiting Times ICB Sub-Location extract. Each sub-location code (e.g. multiple [ICB sub-location codes, NHS ODS]) is mapped to its parent ICB via the NHS Organisation Data Service and summed for both the 62-day Combined and 28-day FDS standards. Percentages are re-derived from summed numerators and denominators — not averaged. The Gera Cancer Pathway Pressure Index = (1 − 62-day met rate) × referral volume, normalised 0–100. No estimates or invented numbers. See full methodology.
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