A hospital has been ranked best in the country for helping cancer patients.

Patients at Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead said they were always able to discuss their worries with hospital staff.

The survey of 132 NHS trusts also found the Queen Victoria was above the average for cancer patient care, something the hospital’s chief nurse hailed as “testament to the professionalism of staff”.

Jane Dickson, chief nurse at the Queen Victoria, said: “Since joining QVH I have personally seen how patients are at the heart of everything we do and these results further reinforce that.

"We are so pleased with the results of the survey, especially to score so highly in questions relating to help and support.

“These results are testament to the professionalism, commitment and compassion of our staff. We always strive to provide the best experience and outcome we possibly can for patients at QVH and we always look at ways in which we can do things better and improve, and the results of this survey will help us look for ways in which we can do that.”