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NHS North East And North Cumbria ICB: NHS Cancer Waiting Times
In April 2026, 67.9% of cancer patients in NHS North East And North Cumbria ICB started treatment within 62 days of urgent referral — 1.9 percentage points below the England average. Gera Cancer Pathway Pressure Index: 75.5/100 (very high pathway pressure). Official NHS England data.
What is the NHS cancer waiting time in NHS North East And North Cumbria ICB?
As of April 2026, 67.9% of cancer patients in NHS North East And North Cumbria ICB started treatment within 62 days of urgent referral — 1.9 percentage points below the England average (NHS target: 85%) — covering 1,613 patients, per NHS England Cancer Waiting Times data published June 2026. Gera re-dates this monthly.
The GCPPI for NHS North East And North Cumbria ICB = (1 − 67.9% / 100) × 11,928 FDS referrals = raw pressure 3829, normalised to 75.5/100. Rank 3 of 36 ICBs (rank 1 = most pressure). See methodology.
| Measure | NHS North East And North Cumbria ICB | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| 62-day standard met | 67.9% | NHS target: 85% |
| 28-day FDS met | 69.3% | NHS target: 75% |
| Patients in 62-day pathway | 1,613 | All four 62-day sub-pathways |
| FDS referral volume | 11,928 | Faster Diagnosis Standard demand |
| Gera Pressure Index (GCPPI) | 75.5 / 100 | very high pathway pressure |
| Pathway pressure rank | 3 / 36 | Rank 1 = most pressure in England |
| Pathway | Patients | 62-day met | Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urgent Suspected Cancer | 826 | 59.3% | Missed |
| Screening | 145 | 60.7% | Missed |
| Consultant Upgrade | 639 | 80.9% | Missed |
| Breast Symptomatic | 3 | 33.3% | Missed |
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In NHS North East And North Cumbria ICB, 67.9% of cancer patients started treatment within 62 days of urgent referral in April 2026 — 1.9 percentage points below the England average. The NHS standard is 85%.
62-day standard met
67.9%
NHS target: 85%
28-day FDS met
69.3%
Faster Diagnosis Standard (75%)
Gera Pressure Index
75.5 / 100
very high pathway pressure
1,613 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 | 826 | 59.3% |
| Screening | 145 | 60.7% |
| Consultant Upgrade | 639 | 80.9% |
| Breast Symptomatic | 3 | 33.3% |
NHS North East And North Cumbria ICB is at 67.9% 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)
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- 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)
- NHS Humber And North Yorkshire ICB (GCPPI 47.8)
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NHS North East And North Cumbria ICB cancer waiting times: FAQs
- What is the NHS cancer 62-day waiting time in NHS North East And North Cumbria ICB?
- In April 2026, 67.9% of cancer patients in NHS North East And North Cumbria ICB started treatment within 62 days of urgent referral — 1.9 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 North East And North Cumbria ICB?
- The Gera Cancer Pathway Pressure Index (GCPPI) for NHS North East And North Cumbria ICB in April 2026 is 75.5/100 (very high pathway pressure). It is computed as (1 − 62-day standard met rate) × referral volume, normalised across all 36 ICBs. NHS North East And North Cumbria ICB ranks 3 of 36 ICBs by pathway pressure.
- How does NHS North East And North Cumbria ICB compare on the 28-day Faster Diagnosis Standard?
- In April 2026, 69.3% of patients in NHS North East And North Cumbria ICB received a cancer diagnosis or ruling-out within 28 days (NHS FDS target: 75%). NHS North East And North Cumbria ICB processed 11,928 FDS referrals in this period, per NHS England Cancer Waiting Times data.
- Can I be seen privately while waiting for cancer assessment in NHS North East And North 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 North East And North Cumbria ICB?
- The NHS 62-day standard in NHS North East And North 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 North East And North Cumbria ICB recorded 1,613 patients across all four pathways.
NHS North East And North Cumbria ICB is below the NHS 85% cancer target
Only 67.9% of cancer patients in NHS North East And North 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.
Data and methodology
Figures for NHS North East And North 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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