Charts of the week
We take a regular look at charts that address a vital issue around health and care, presenting our analysis of the data to illustrate key issues and invite discussion.
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Is it just MMR affected by a vaccination confidence crisis?
Chart of the week![](/sites/default/files/styles/card/public/2024-03/experienceArtboard%205%404x.png?h=aae373a4&itok=kGITgkZ5)
The changing experience levels of NHS staff
Chart of the weekGetting beyond averages: charting the variation in NHS earnings
Chart of the week![](/sites/default/files/styles/card/public/2023-11/preview.png?h=170704a1&itok=t8fo7oNc)
The past, present and future of NHS nurse numbers
Chart of the week![](/sites/default/files/styles/card/public/2023-11/Screenshot%202023-11-03%20at%2009.26.54.png?h=b723001b&itok=_-To1SVm)
Physical health care for the severely mentally ill
Chart of the week![Area chart preview](/sites/default/files/styles/card/public/2023-08/Screenshot%202023-08-10%20at%2010.21.15.png?h=20f45254&itok=Kf6CaVds)
Growing numbers of delayed discharges from community hospitals
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The rise in dental service recommendations from NHS 111
Chart of the week![staff pay](/sites/default/files/styles/card/public/2023-05/staff-pay.png?h=79b768cf&itok=A79SUCiO)
How will a new pay settlement for NHS staff affect real-terms earnings?
Chart of the week![](/sites/default/files/styles/card/public/2023-04/Artboard%201_5.png?h=eea9fc36&itok=_j2HSZaN)
The gender divide in reasons for economic inactivity
Chart of the week![](/sites/default/files/styles/card/public/2023-03/screenshot-2023-03-23-at-12.22.49.png?h=5933738f&itok=6bimksJ5)
When being 64 for the most deprived feels like 90 for the better off
Chart of the week![](/sites/default/files/styles/card/public/2023-02/screenshot-2023-02-01-at-16.58.17.png?h=2210388d&itok=ULwyJbPp)
How long do Covid-19 patients spend in hospital?
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Are there enough intensive care beds available for children this winter?
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Chart of the week: What has happened to NHS staff pay since 2010?
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Chart of the week: Varied progress being made on NHS staffing targets
Chart of the week![](/sites/default/files/styles/card/public/2022-08/vacanciesartboard-8-4x.png?h=af5ec83d&itok=s5ujoErR)
Chart of the week: Staff vacancies and shortfalls in the NHS
Chart of the week![](/sites/default/files/styles/card/public/2022-05/screenshot-2022-05-27-at-09.21.06.png?h=21e83a20&itok=5a5N_aUq)
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Chart of the week: Where are NHS nurses recruited from?
Chart of the week![](/sites/default/files/styles/card/public/2022-03/mmrartboard-11-4x.png?h=08d368a7&itok=2-I58YH2)
Chart of the week: How do MMR vaccination rates vary across England?
Chart of the week![](/sites/default/files/styles/card/public/2022-03/emartboard-2-2x.png?h=6661cf90&itok=zYS67_f-)
Chart of the week: How has the waiting list changed over the years?
Chart of the week![](/sites/default/files/styles/card/public/2022-02/screenshot-2022-02-24-at-17.23.25.png?h=d5bc2200&itok=ThRRAORD)
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Chart of the week: How do ambulance handover delays vary across England?
Chart of the week![](/sites/default/files/styles/card/public/2022-02/screenshot-2022-02-02-at-09.51.54.png?h=09b2c0e6&itok=3BUdAJj5)
Chart of the week: What’s happening to hospital discharges?
Chart of the week![](/sites/default/files/styles/card/public/2022-01/screenshot-2022-01-28-at-09.45.30.png?h=3e3143d6&itok=xnbd-qgL)
Chart of the week: How quickly are NHS 111 answering calls this winter?
Chart of the week![](/sites/default/files/styles/card/public/2022-01/chartartboard-4-copy-4x.png?h=8a35136b&itok=OplfML8-)
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Chart of the week: The tumbling numbers of social care staff
Chart of the week![](/sites/default/files/styles/card/public/2021-11/featuredcotw.png?h=baf940ae&itok=0gBH-ggD)
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Chart of the week: The rise of over four-hour A&E waits across the UK
Chart of the week![](/sites/default/files/styles/card/public/2021-09/1631267209_levy2artboard-6-4x.png?h=d349723a&itok=e8-MtUI7)
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Chart of the week: NHS backlog maintenance is shooting through the roof
Chart of the week![](/sites/default/files/styles/card/public/2021-08/hospital-covidartboard-3-2x.png?h=bfe579ae&itok=2VQJfhdH)
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Chart of the week: Are hospitals returning to pre-Covid activity levels?
Chart of the week![](/sites/default/files/styles/card/public/2021-06/1624527559_supplyartboard-7-3x.png?h=d0e2847f&itok=TBVnwAkV)
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Chart of the week: The slow uptake of booked A&E appointments
Chart of the week![](/sites/default/files/styles/card/public/2021-05/cotw-cancerartboard-3-2x.png?h=e8d82903&itok=FsU5JCOk)
Chart of the week: The pathway to cancer diagnosis
Chart of the week![](/sites/default/files/styles/card/public/2021-05/cotw-emartboard-1-2x.png?h=6119a780&itok=u2garjH4)
Chart of the week: Diversity in recruitment to the NHS
Chart of the week![](/sites/default/files/styles/card/public/2021-04/screenshot-2021-04-19-at-12.48.53.png?h=f2d91363&itok=cUt4IiwW)
Chart of the week: The work-related stress of NHS staff during Covid-19
Chart of the week![](/sites/default/files/styles/card/public/2021-04/screenshot-2021-04-07-at-11.04.16.png?h=84887faf&itok=RM79b8UT)
Chart of the week: Real-terms NHS staff pay from 2010 to 2020
Chart of the week![](/sites/default/files/styles/card/public/2021-03/1616689048_screenshot-2021-03-25-at-16.16.21.png?h=73629b5a&itok=rQNWFlvz)
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Chart of the week: How long do Covid-19 patients spend in hospital?
Chart of the week![](/sites/default/files/styles/card/public/2021-02/screenshot-2021-02-18-at-16.29.05.png?h=03096286&itok=7ROhh_1r)
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Chart of the week: Covid-19 and the pressure on NHS critical care beds
Chart of the week![](/sites/default/files/styles/card/public/2021-01/screenshot-2021-01-27-at-16.39.00.png?h=e2ef49d7&itok=F4w9hhYh)
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Chart of the week: From horribilis in 2020 to mirabilis in 2021?
Chart of the week![](/sites/default/files/styles/card/public/2020-12/screenshot-2020-12-17-at-15.09.24.png?h=e9712062&itok=OFoMQ3Po)
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Chart of the week: Test and Trace and tiers – what’s the connection?
Chart of the week![](/sites/default/files/styles/card/public/2020-11/screenshot-2020-11-19-at-12.01.34.png?h=00ef3bd8&itok=ig219MO7)
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Chart of the week: The knowns and unknowns of NHS Test and Trace
Chart of the week![](/sites/default/files/styles/card/public/2020-06/prv3.png?h=1a686583&itok=XgG782XN)
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