IOM National Cancer treatment waiting times

Summary

The requester asked Manx Care for data on whether specific cancer treatment waiting time targets were being met and for details on the risks associated with missing these targets. The authority confirmed that all requested information was sent, though the provided text only contains the closing administrative letter and not the actual data.

Key Facts

• The request was made to Manx Care regarding National Cancer treatment waiting times.
• The authority stated that all information requested was sent to the applicant.
• The request was received on 2024-06-26 and the outcome was confirmed on 2024-08-21.
• The response document consists of 2 pages and 1 document.
• The request specifically inquired about targets for diagnosis, decision to treat, and referral to first treatment.

Data Disclosed

• 2024-06-26
• 2024-08-21
• 75%
• 28 days
• 96%
• 31 days
• 85%
• 62 days
• 2 pages
• 1 document
• 3941460

Original Request

It is noted that "Within Manx Care, a team of Cancer Multi-Disciplinary Team Coordinators (CMDT coordinators), track the referrals from the point of receipt into Noble's Hospital throughout the journey .." Please provide information on whether or not Manx Care is achieving targets on 75% faster diagnosis within 28 days 96% decision to treat withing 31 days 85% referral to first treatment 62 days Please also provide information on what happens to those not falling within the agreed targets, ie how much longer do they have to wait, is there an additional clinical risk to negative outcome etc ? Thank you

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

1. Whether we have responded to your request for information in accordance with Part 2 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015; or
2. Whether we are justified in refusing to give you the information requested.
   In response to an application for review, the Information Commissioner may, at any time, attempt to resolve a matter by negotiation, conciliation, mediation or another form of alternative dispute resolution and will have regard to any outcome of this in making any subsequent decision. More detailed information on your right to a review can be found on the Information Commissioner’s website at www.inforights.im. Should you have any queries concerning this letter, please do not hesitate to contact me. Further information about freedom of information requests can be found at www.gov.im/foi.

I will now close your request as of this date.

Yours sincerely