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Norfolk Hospitals Forecast Dismal Ranking in Upcoming Government Ratings
6 Sep
Summary
- Norfolk's three main hospitals expected to rank among the worst in the country
- Hospitals being judged on areas like waiting lists and emergency department wait times
- Hospitals not improving as much as needed, according to hospital chief
As of September 6th, 2025, the head of Norfolk's three main hospitals, Prof Lesley Dwyer, has revealed that the hospitals are expected to be ranked among the worst performing in the country in an upcoming government ratings assessment. Dwyer, who is in charge of the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, James Paget Hospital in Gorleston, and Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King's Lynn, stated that the hospitals are not improving as much as they need to.
Dwyer warned that "all three trusts will be in the bottom quarter" of the new government ratings table, with "potentially with two of our trusts being towards the bottom of that." The hospitals are being judged on a range of factors, including waiting lists, how long patients are spending in emergency departments, and staff feedback.
Despite the grim forecast, Dwyer and the hospital leadership remain committed to addressing the challenges and improving the hospitals' performance. They are working to identify the root causes of the issues and implement strategies to drive better outcomes for patients and staff.
