Health trust improves national performance rating
DONCASTER and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals has improved its national performance rating following one of the most “demanding” periods of the year for the NHS.
DBTH – which operates Montagu Hospital in Mexborough, Doncaster Royal Infirmary and Bassetlaw Hospital – is currently ranked 49th out of 134 NHS organisations in England, placing it within the top 50 nationally and making it the highest-rated acute trust across South Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire.
The latest figures relate to Quarter Four of 2025/26 – a time-frame a DBTH spokesperson described as “traditionally the most challenging period of the year for health services, when hospitals face increased demand from seasonal illness and emergency admissions.”
Published as part of the NHS National Oversight Framework, the rankings assess organisations across a range of measures including patient care, waiting times, workforce and finance.
Over the past year, DBTH's overall score has improved from 2.2 to 2.1, reflecting progress across a number of areas despite sustained pressure on services.
Mark Bailey, chair of the board, said: "These results reflect the hard work, dedication and professionalism of colleagues across DBTH.
"Quarter four is always one of the most demanding periods of the year for the NHS, yet our teams have continued to deliver high-quality care while managing significant operational pressures.
"While we are pleased with this progress, we know there is more to do.
“We remain focused on improving access to services, enhancing patient experience and ensuring we deliver the best possible care for our communities.
“These latest rankings suggest we are moving in the right direction, and we will continue working together to build on that progress."