Churchill Hospital

Oxford, UK

Churchill Hospital is a healthcare facility located in Oxford, UK, specializing in a range of medical procedures and surgeries, offering advanced treatment options and patient care.

CCI Score

7.84

-0.01% April 18

Latest Event

Privatisation of Scanner Services at Churchill Hospital

The NHS has decided to proceed with the privatization of the PET-CT service at Oxford's Churchill Hospital by awarding the scanner operations contract to private firm InHealth, despite widespread public opposition, concerns about inferior service quality, and a decision not to review the plan by the health secretary.

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Churchill Hospital is currently rated as an Objector.

0 to +9 CCI Score

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Latest Events

JUN

08

2019

Privatisation of Scanner Services at Churchill Hospital
-17.05

The NHS has decided to proceed with the privatization of the PET-CT service at Oxford's Churchill Hospital by awarding the scanner operations contract to private firm InHealth, despite widespread public opposition, concerns about inferior service quality, and a decision not to review the plan by the health secretary.
-25

Public and Political Behavior

April 8

The decision to forego a review by the health secretary despite significant public opposition and parliamentary scrutiny underlines a concerning disregard for democratic oversight and community input, reflecting a negative instance of public and political behavior.

No review on Oxford's Churchill Hospital scanner privatisation plan
-30

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

April 8

Outsourcing a critical diagnostic service to a private firm raises deep ethical concerns about patient care and service quality, undermining public trust and reflecting problematic business practices in healthcare.

No review on Oxford's Churchill Hospital scanner privatisation plan
-40

Economic and Structural Influence

April 8

The move to transfer a key diagnostic service from a public institution to a private entity demonstrates the broader structural shift towards market-driven policies in public healthcare, contributing to long-term erosion of community-focused and equitable health services.

No review on Oxford's Churchill Hospital scanner privatisation plan
MAR

28

2019

Churchill Hospital Secures PET-CT Service Amid Privatization Concerns
32.72

Amid fears that relocating PET-CT scanners would jeopardize patient safety, doctors, MPs, and patients successfully pressured NHS England to reverse plans to move the service away from Churchill Hospital. The new in‐principle deal ensures that the critical PET-CT scanners remain at the hospital and continue to be operated in partnership with Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, safeguarding the quality of cancer care.
+60

Public and Political Behavior

April 8

The decision to retain the PET-CT scanners reflects a successful collective effort by healthcare professionals, local MPs, and patient advocates to safeguard essential medical services. This action reinforces democratic accountability and resists privatization trends that could undermine quality patient care, demonstrating strong public and political behavior.

Churchill to retain PET-CT scanners under new deal