What is the Gera Cancer Pathway Pressure Index for NHS Lancashire And South Cumbria ICB?

The Gera Cancer Pathway Pressure Index (GCPPI) for NHS Lancashire And South Cumbria ICB in April 2026 is 63.6/100 (high pathway pressure). It is computed as (1 − 62-day standard met rate) × referral volume, normalised across all 36 ICBs. NHS Lancashire And South Cumbria ICB ranks 6 of 36 ICBs by pathway pressure.

How does NHS Lancashire And South Cumbria ICB compare on the 28-day Faster Diagnosis Standard?

In April 2026, 74.2% of patients in NHS Lancashire And South Cumbria ICB received a cancer diagnosis or ruling-out within 28 days (NHS FDS target: 75%). NHS Lancashire And South Cumbria ICB processed 9,308 FDS referrals in this period, per NHS England Cancer Waiting Times data.

What are the main cancer pathways in NHS Lancashire And South Cumbria ICB?

The NHS 62-day standard in NHS Lancashire And South Cumbria 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 Lancashire And South Cumbria ICB recorded 955 patients across all four pathways.

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NHS Lancashire And South Cumbria ICB: NHS Cancer Waiting Times

In April 2026, 64.4% of cancer patients in NHS Lancashire And South Cumbria ICB started treatment within 62 days of urgent referral — 5.4 percentage points below the England average. Gera Cancer Pathway Pressure Index: 63.6/100 (high pathway pressure). Official NHS England data.

Reference period: April 2026(NHS England Cancer Waiting Times, published June 2026) · updated monthly · Open Government Licence v3.0 · England

What is the NHS cancer waiting time in NHS Lancashire And South Cumbria ICB?

As of April 2026, 64.4% of cancer patients in NHS Lancashire And South Cumbria ICB started treatment within 62 days of urgent referral — 5.4 percentage points below the England average (NHS target: 85%) — covering 955 patients, per NHS England Cancer Waiting Times data published June 2026. Gera re-dates this monthly.

Source:NHS England Cancer Waiting Times (CWT CRS) — ICB Sub-Location extract·as of April 2026updated monthly (last: 20 June 2026)

Gera Cancer Pathway Pressure Index63.6 / 100NHS Lancashire And South Cumbria ICB — high pathway pressureHow this index is calculated

The GCPPI for NHS Lancashire And South Cumbria ICB = (1 − 64.4% / 100) × 9,308 FDS referrals = raw pressure 3314, normalised to 63.6/100. Rank 6 of 36 ICBs (rank 1 = most pressure). See methodology.

NHS cancer waiting times figures for NHS Lancashire And South Cumbria ICB (April 2026)
Measure	NHS Lancashire And South Cumbria ICB	What it means
62-day standard met	64.4%	NHS target: 85%
28-day FDS met	74.2%	NHS target: 75%
Patients in 62-day pathway	955	All four 62-day sub-pathways
FDS referral volume	9,308	Faster Diagnosis Standard demand
Gera Pressure Index (GCPPI)	63.6 / 100	high pathway pressure
Pathway pressure rank	6 / 36	Rank 1 = most pressure in England

62-day pathway breakdown for NHS Lancashire And South Cumbria ICB (April 2026)
Pathway	Patients	62-day met	Standard
Urgent Suspected Cancer	562	60.5%	Missed
Screening	77	42.9%	Missed
Consultant Upgrade	314	76.8%	Missed
Breast Symptomatic	2	50.0%	Missed

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In NHS Lancashire And South Cumbria ICB, 64.4% of cancer patients started treatment within 62 days of urgent referral in April 2026 — 5.4 percentage points below the England average. The NHS standard is 85%.

62-day standard met

64.4%

NHS target: 85%

28-day FDS met

74.2%

Faster Diagnosis Standard (75%)

Gera Pressure Index

63.6 / 100

high pathway pressure

955 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	562	60.5%
Screening	77	42.9%
Consultant Upgrade	314	76.8%
Breast Symptomatic	2	50.0%

NHS Lancashire And South Cumbria ICB is at 64.4% 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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NHS Lancashire And South Cumbria ICB cancer waiting times: FAQs

What is the NHS cancer 62-day waiting time in NHS Lancashire And South Cumbria ICB?: In April 2026, 64.4% of cancer patients in NHS Lancashire And South Cumbria ICB started treatment within 62 days of urgent referral — 5.4 percentage points below the England average. The NHS target is 85%. Data: NHS England Cancer Waiting Times.
What is the Gera Cancer Pathway Pressure Index for NHS Lancashire And South Cumbria ICB?: The Gera Cancer Pathway Pressure Index (GCPPI) for NHS Lancashire And South Cumbria ICB in April 2026 is 63.6/100 (high pathway pressure). It is computed as (1 − 62-day standard met rate) × referral volume, normalised across all 36 ICBs. NHS Lancashire And South Cumbria ICB ranks 6 of 36 ICBs by pathway pressure.
How does NHS Lancashire And South Cumbria ICB compare on the 28-day Faster Diagnosis Standard?: In April 2026, 74.2% of patients in NHS Lancashire And South Cumbria ICB received a cancer diagnosis or ruling-out within 28 days (NHS FDS target: 75%). NHS Lancashire And South Cumbria ICB processed 9,308 FDS referrals in this period, per NHS England Cancer Waiting Times data.
Can I be seen privately while waiting for cancer assessment in NHS Lancashire And South Cumbria 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 Lancashire And South Cumbria ICB?: The NHS 62-day standard in NHS Lancashire And South Cumbria 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 Lancashire And South Cumbria ICB recorded 955 patients across all four pathways.

NHS Lancashire And South Cumbria ICB is below the NHS 85% cancer target

Only 64.4% of cancer patients in NHS Lancashire And South Cumbria 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.

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Data and methodology

Figures for NHS Lancashire And South Cumbria 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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