Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has received positive feedback from patients who participated in a nationwide evaluation of adult inpatient experiences.

The trust performed well in areas including confidentiality during treatment, the manner in which patients were addressed by staff, and confidence in medical professionals, based on responses gathered by the Care Quality Commission’s Adult Inpatient Survey.

Responses were collected from 443 individuals who underwent overnight admission to one of the trust’s facilities during November 2025.

The highest ratings awarded to the trust related to personal privacy during examinations and procedures, achieving 9.5 out of 10.

Patients also reported adequate access to refreshments, scoring 9.4, while faith in the competence of medical practitioners and the respectful approach of staff members each received marks of 9.1.

Compassionate conduct from workers earned a score of 9.0.

The trust’s director of nursing expressed gratitude to those who contributed their experiences and acknowledged the dedication demonstrated by clinical teams in delivering empathetic treatment.

Areas requiring development were also identified within the survey findings.

Discharge processes were flagged as a particular concern, with respondents indicating that transitions out of hospital and engagement with their own care planning could be improved.

The official noted that safe departure with appropriate community-based assistance represents an integral component of overall treatment rather than simply concluding therapeutic intervention.

Progress on these matters would be communicated through official board proceedings.

Performance across most metrics aligned with comparable NHS trusts, with the trust demonstrating stronger results on a single measure relating to the availability of sustenance beyond scheduled meal periods.

The most modest performance was recorded regarding hospital discharge, which attracted a score of 7.1.