Performance ratings before 2005/06
The Healthcare Commission introduced the annual health check, our risk-based system of assessing performance in the NHS, in 2005/06.
To view the results of our assessments of the NHS before 2005/06, click on the links below.
NHS performance ratings 2004/05
Our ratings for acute, specialist, ambulance, mental health and primary care trusts in England, based on performance in the year ending 31 March 2005.
NHS performance ratings 2005 - online access to the information
NHS performance ratings 2003/04
Our ratings for acute, specialist, ambulance, mental health and primary care trusts in England, based on performance in the year ending 31 March 2004.
NHS Performance Ratings 2004 - online access to the information
NHS star ratings 2002/03
In 2002/03, the Commission for Health Improvement (CHI) awarded star ratings to all acute, specialist, mental health, ambulance and primary care trusts. The ratings were based on the organisation's performance against a range of indicators during 2002/03.
More information on 2002/2003 Star ratings
