Original research

Descriptive statistics computed live from the PlainNHS data warehouse. Each paper is reproducible: the SQL that generated every figure is documented in the methodology section, and the raw NHS England / CQC sources are cited inline.

How NHS RTT 18-week performance varies by region

A descriptive study of the spread in RTT 18-week elective performance across English NHS regions, with the full ranking and dataset.

Does a higher CQC rating correlate with shorter NHS waits?

Correlating CQC inspection ratings with NHS England RTT performance across the PlainNHS Trust dataset.

How much does NHS waiting time vary by Trust for the same procedure?

Computing the inter-Trust spread in median wait for cataract, hip replacement, MRI, and other common procedures.