Endoscopy – Oxford University Hospitals NOT LIVE
2 in 5 (40.6%)
people on the endoscopy waiting list had waited under 6 weeks (2,670 waiting).
Official monthly figure, end of Aug 2026 · published 8 October 2026 · NHS England
Diagnostics (DM01) data for August 2026, published 8 October 2026
Endoscopy waiting times in Bicester
How long people are waiting for an endoscopy at the hospital trust serving Bicester, from NHS England’s monthly diagnostics (DM01) statistics for August 2026.
Bicester: local hospitals and referrals
- Nearest Oxford University Hospitals hospital: Bicester Community Hospital (OX26 6HT), under a mile from central Bicester.
- Usually referred to: patients in Bicester are usually referred to Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which runs the nearest major hospital. Your GP or referrer can tell you where you would go.
- Nearest community diagnostic centre doing endoscopys: Whitehouse CDC (MK8 1EQ), about 17 miles away. Source: NHS England CDC activity data, Aug 2026.
- Integrated care board: NHS Thames Valley ICB.
- A nearby alternative: South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust, about 32 miles away, where 98.3% of its endoscopy list had waited under 6 weeks at the end of Aug 2026.
What is an endoscopy?
Endoscopy here combines the four NHS England endoscopy tests: colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, cystoscopy and gastroscopy, where a thin camera is used to look inside the body.
Endoscopy waiting list at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
40.6%waiting under 6 weeks
2,670people on the endoscopy waiting list
1,586waiting 6 weeks or more
905waiting 13 weeks or more
At the end of August 2026, 2,670 people were waiting for an endoscopy at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. 40.6% had been waiting less than 6 weeks, which is 29.0 points below the England figure of 69.6% and 25.0 points below the South East figure of 65.6%. 905 people (33.9%) had waited 13 weeks or more.
How long people on the endoscopy list had waited
Oxford University Hospitals: % waiting under 6 weeks for endoscopy England
| Month | Waiting under 6 weeks | Waiting list | England under 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | 40.6% | 2,670 | 69.6% |
| July 2026 | 41.9% | 2,705 | 70.5% |
| June 2026 | 37.6% | 2,558 | 69.4% |
| May 2026 | 36.0% | 2,750 | 69.0% |
| April 2026 | 36.8% | 2,781 | 68.6% |
| March 2026 | 41.5% | 2,724 | 72.2% |
| February 2026 | 41.4% | 2,652 | 72.1% |
How Bicester compares
| Area | Under 6 weeks | Waiting list | 13+ weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 40.6% | 2,670 | 905 |
| South East region | 65.6% | 27,523 | 5,282 |
| England | 69.6% | 197,640 | 26,159 |
Nearby hospital trusts for endoscopys
Trusts serving neighbouring towns, ordered by the share of their list waiting under 6 weeks. In England you can usually ask your GP which hospitals you could be referred to; waiting lists change from month to month.
| Trust | Distance (town) | Under 6 weeks | Waiting list | 13+ weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust | about 32 miles | 98.3% | 718 | 0 |
| University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust | about 32 miles | 98.1% | 372 | 1 |
| Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust | about 32 miles | 89.0% | 1,829 | 7 |
| University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust | about 51 miles | 87.1% | 1,725 | 78 |
| University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | about 50 miles | 85.9% | 990 | 37 |
| Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust | about 32 miles | 81.1% | 688 | 32 |
| Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust | about 50 miles | 58.6% | 4,276 | 844 |
| George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust | about 45 miles | 54.0% | 756 | 162 |
| Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | about 47 miles | 46.6% | 1,595 | 605 |
| Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | about 44 miles | 35.8% | 2,931 | 1,329 |
Endoscopy waits in nearby towns
| Nearby town | Distance | Main trust or board | Endoscopy under 6 weeks | Waiting list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford | 11 miles | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 40.6% | 2,670 |
| Banbury | 14 miles | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 40.6% | 2,670 |
| Leamington Spa | 32 miles | South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust | 98.3% | 718 |
| Warwick | 32 miles | South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust | 98.3% | 718 |
| Reading | 32 miles | Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust | 81.1% | 688 |
| Maidenhead | 32 miles | Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust | 89.0% | 1,829 |
| Slough | 36 miles | Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust | 89.0% | 1,829 |
| Coventry | 38 miles | University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust | 98.1% | 372 |
More for Bicester: all waiting times · A&E waiting times in Bicester · MRI scan waiting times in Bicester · CT scan waiting times in Bicester · Ultrasound waiting times in Bicester. National picture: Endoscopy waiting times in England.
Understanding the 6-week figure
NHS England counts everyone on the waiting list for a test at the end of each month and how many weeks they have waited since referral. The standard is that fewer than 1% of patients wait 6 weeks or more. Urgent referrals, including suspected cancer, are usually prioritised, so routine waits can be longer than the average suggests. If your wait is much longer than you were told, contact the hospital’s booking team or the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS).
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait for an endoscopy in Bicester?
At the end of August 2026, 40.6% of the 2,670 people waiting for an endoscopy at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust had waited under 6 weeks, and 905 had waited 13 weeks or more. The England figure was 69.6% under 6 weeks.
Are endoscopy waits in Bicester getting shorter?
The share waiting under 6 weeks at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was 41.4% in February 2026 and 40.6% in August 2026, down 0.8 points.
Can I have my endoscopy somewhere else?
In England you can usually discuss with your GP or the referring clinician which hospitals or community diagnostic centres you could be referred to. Waiting times at nearby trusts are listed on this page as a starting point. The nearest community diagnostic centre recording endoscopys in NHS England’s Aug 2026 data is Whitehouse CDC, about 17 miles from Bicester.
How often are these figures updated?
NHS England publishes A&E, diagnostics (DM01) and referral to treatment (RTT) statistics every month, usually on the second Thursday. A&E figures cover the previous month; diagnostics and RTT figures are a month further behind. This site refreshes when new files are published.