Version: 1.0.6 | Published: 16 Feb 2026 | Updated: 7 days ago

Cancer 62 Day Patient Tracking List

Dataset

Summary

Reference Code:
DAPB3037
Type:
Collections
Effective From:
30 May 2022
Applies To:
NHS Acute Trusts which provide cancer services
Care Settings:
Hospital
Alternate Name:
CANPTL

Contact Point

Collection/Extraction Details

Collection Level:
Aggregate level
Frequency:
Dataset publication or collection occurs once a week.

Documentation

Description:

The Cancer Patient Tracking List data collection is used to monitor the performance of acute trusts in respect of the national cancer 62-day and faster diagnosis standards.

Commissioners and NHS England and NHS Improvement use the data to support discussions to ensure compliance against the standard.

Review & Status

Scope:
NHS Acute Trusts providing cancer services.
Technical Committee:
Data Alliance Partnership Board (DAPB)
Mandated:
Yes
Status:
active

Legal Authority 1

Legal Authority:
Section 259 of the Health and Social Care Act 2012
Legal Authority Description:
This collection is published under section 259 of the Health and Social Care Act 2012.

Legal Authority 2

Legal Authority:
NHS standard contract