The NHS Cancer 360 platform is transforming cancer care, bringing significant benefits to both patients and healthcare providers. Following a highly successful pilot, this innovative digital solution is now being rolled out nationally, promising a new era of efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
Faster diagnoses and improved patient journeys
One of the most impactful benefits of Cancer 360 is its ability to drastically cut down diagnosis times. During its pilot phase at Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust, the gynaecology department saw a remarkable improvement: by November 2024, an impressive 84.7% of patients received a diagnosis within 28 days, a substantial jump from 71.5%. This means less anxious waiting for patients and faster access to life-saving treatment. The platform also led to an increase in urgent suspected cancer referrals, ensuring that patients who need immediate attention get it sooner.
Streamlined operations and enhanced care
Cancer 360 works by bringing together patient information from various hospital systems into one secure, digital tracking list. This centralisation delivers a multitude of benefits:
- effortless appointment scheduling: The platform simplifies the process of scheduling appointments, making the patient journey smoother and more efficient
- reduced administrative burden: By automating and centralising data, Cancer 360 significantly reduces administrative errors and frees up valuable staff time: This means healthcare professionals can dedicate more of their energy to what truly matters: providing compassionate, high-quality patient care
- improved team collaboration: With 46 registered teams and 239 active users already leveraging the platform to process over 52,000 patients, Cancer 360 fosters better communication and collaboration among healthcare teams
Suraiya Abdi, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at Chelsea and Westminster, said: “Cancer 360 has enabled my team to monitor and safely carry our patients through their cancer pathway… reducing admin time and enabling them to focus on the patient journey. I have witnessed an improvement in performance, team spirit and most importantly patient experience.”
Ten more NHS trusts are set to adopt Cancer 360 from June, marking a pivotal advancement in delivering efficient, high-quality cancer care throughout the NHS.
For more information about Cancer 360 or to request a demo please contact england.fdp@nhs.net or you can view the NHS FDP Cancer 360 video.