Cancer waiting times see continued increase
In May, the rate of on-time cancer diagnoses hit a new low, following a peak of 80.2% three months prior. Data released by NHS England shows that 74.8% of patients received their cancer diagnosis on time after an urgent referral, this was a month on month decrease of nearly 2%. Additionally, 91% of people were […]
Polimapper’s Geodata Wrap-up – Labour market and cancer waiting times
As the week comes to an end, Polimapper’s data team has pulled together hyper-relevant geographical public data releases from the past few days. From NHS waiting times to education attainment insights we have got the highlights that matter. Plus, we are giving you a sneak peek at what to expect for next week – so […]
Major overhaul of local government reinforced in new devolution bill
A sweeping new bill aimed at setting the framework for local governance reorganisation in England has been unveiled by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), promising a major shift in how power is distributed from Westminster to local authorities. The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, introduced following the December 2024 white […]
NHS waiting lists fall ahead of strikes
May sees improvement in NHS waiting lists as incomplete pathways decrease by over 3%, ahead of resident doctors’ strikes. This morning, NHS England published a new statistical release on consultant-led referral to treatment waiting times for May 2025, showing 7.36 million open pathways at the end of the month. This is a 0.4% decrease over […]
Polimapper’s Geodata Wrap-up – Pupil attainment and NHS waiting times
As the week comes to an end, Polimapper’s data team has pulled together hyper-relevant geographical public data releases from the past few days. From health profiles to new greenhouse emissions’ figures we have got the highlights that matter. Plus, we are giving you a sneak peek at what to expect for next week – so […]
A new chapter for the NHS: The three core principles and the data behind them
This morning, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) released a new 10 Year Health Plan for England. Commenting on the plan, the Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, said the health system the Labour Government inherited was in crisis. “That ends now…it’s reform or die”. The new health plan is set to be at the […]
Vision outpatient appointments significantly increase in England
In 2023/24, the number of people attending vision outpatient appointments increased by 23% over the decade, new data shows. To tackle this, the NHS Confederation has proposed to decentralise ophthalmology away from hospitals by 2035. This morning, the Department of Health and Social Care delivered significant updates to its vision profile. The new data reveals […]
Unlocking Health Insights: Using census data to create health profiles
Every ten years, the census captures detailed information about communities across the United Kingdom. It’s one of the most reliable sources of public data, giving policymakers and practitioners in health, education and research, a powerful, population-level view of how we live. In this article, we explore how census data for England and Wales can be […]
Number of GPs increases by 3.2% as funding changes to boost care in working-class areas
In May, the number of GPs increased by 3.2% over the year, ahead of changes in funding distribution to improve access to care for working-class communities and coastal areas. NHS England has recently published a new statistical release on General Practice workforce, revealing 48,701 GPs in England in May 2025. This amounts to a total […]
Polimapper’s Geodata Wrap-up – NHS Figures and Education Outcomes
As the week comes to an end, Polimapper’s data team has pulled together hyper-relevant geographical public data releases from the past few days. From education benefits and outcomes to energy efficiency we have got the highlights that matter. Plus, we are giving you a sneak peek at what to expect for next week – so […]