Figure 1.

Screenshots from our Web-based interactive maps of PCT star ratings for 2003 and 2004. Screenshots from our Web-based interactive maps of PCT star ratings for 2003 and 2004 http://healthcybermap.org/PCT/ratings webcite. When users switch between 'PCT Ratings 2003' and 'PCT Ratings 2004', the corresponding tile from the other theme is always displayed within the same pane, allowing instant 2003–2004 visual comparisons to be made. In this Figure, Northumberland Care Trust can be seen achieving lower ratings in 2004 (1 star–light green) compared to 2003 (3 stars–dark blue). The detailed 2004 performance report of Northumberland Care Trust (from the Web site of the Healthcare Commission) has been displayed by clicking the Trust shape on the 'PCT Ratings 2004' map. Note the overview maps displaying the position of the current map tile on a miniature complete map of England.