CLATTERBRIDGE Cancer Centre has been voted one of England's top hospitals for inpatients in a Care Quality Commission survey.

A 2018 survey, conducted by the health and social care watchdog rated the centre 'better' when compared to other hospitals in all ten survey categories, including care and treatment, waiting lists and leaving hospital.

The survey asked people to give their opinions on the care they received, including quality of information and communication with staff, whether they were given enough privacy, the amount of support given to help them eat and drink and assist with personal hygiene, and on their discharge arrangements.

Clatterbridge Cancer Centre was rated the highest scoring NHS hospital trust on Wirral for overall patient experience.

In total, 335 patients from the centre responded to the survey, having stayed at least one night in July 2018.

The results come as Clatterbridge Cancer Centre prepares for its expansion into Liverpool, with a brand new £165 million, 11-story specialist cancer hospital due to open to patients in May 2020.

The new hospital will be in addition to the current site on the Wirral, which will see its own building improvements once the new hospital is open.

Sheila Lloyd, director of nursing and quality at Clatterbridge Cancer Centre, said: "We believe our team provide the very best care and we're delighted that our patients agree.

"The survey results are a true reflection of the care and dedication of our staff in looking after our patients and their families.

"Whilst The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre goes through a period of exciting change thanks to our new hospital opening, our priority remains maintaining the highest quality of care for our patients, wherever they are treated.

"We endeavour to continue to maintain these high scores in patient surveys across our sites."