Endoscopy – University Hospitals Dorset NOT LIVE
3 in 4 (76.5%)
people on the endoscopy waiting list had waited under 6 weeks (2,749 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 Bournemouth
How long people are waiting for an endoscopy at the hospital trust serving Bournemouth, from NHS England’s monthly diagnostics (DM01) statistics for August 2026.
Bournemouth: local hospitals and referrals
- Nearest University Hospitals Dorset hospital: Boscombe Community Hospital (BH1 4JQ), about 2 miles from central Bournemouth.
- Usually referred to: patients in Bournemouth are usually referred to University Hospitals Dorset 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: CDC Poole @ Dorset Health Village (BH15 2JB), about 4 miles away. Source: NHS England CDC activity data, Aug 2026.
- Integrated care board: NHS Dorset ICB.
- A nearby alternative: Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, about 25 miles away, where 68.8% 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 University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
76.5%waiting under 6 weeks
2,749people on the endoscopy waiting list
646waiting 6 weeks or more
159waiting 13 weeks or more
At the end of August 2026, 2,749 people were waiting for an endoscopy at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust. 76.5% had been waiting less than 6 weeks, which is 6.9 points above the England figure of 69.6% and in line with the South West figure of 76.5%. 159 people (5.8%) had waited 13 weeks or more.
How long people on the endoscopy list had waited
University Hospitals Dorset: % waiting under 6 weeks for endoscopy England
| Month | Waiting under 6 weeks | Waiting list | England under 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | 76.5% | 2,749 | 69.6% |
| July 2026 | 73.8% | 2,672 | 70.5% |
| June 2026 | 80.0% | 2,681 | 69.4% |
| May 2026 | 79.8% | 2,812 | 69.0% |
| April 2026 | 75.7% | 2,843 | 68.6% |
| March 2026 | 82.5% | 2,777 | 72.2% |
| February 2026 | 82.3% | 2,422 | 72.1% |
How Bournemouth compares
| Area | Under 6 weeks | Waiting list | 13+ weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust | 76.5% | 2,749 | 159 |
| South West region | 76.5% | 19,224 | 941 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust | about 67 miles | 98.6% | 573 | 0 |
| Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust | about 64 miles | 81.1% | 688 | 32 |
| Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust | about 50 miles | 73.7% | 575 | 12 |
| Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust | about 25 miles | 68.8% | 986 | 85 |
| University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust | about 25 miles | 67.8% | 1,335 | 224 |
| Somerset NHS Foundation Trust | about 36 miles | 64.9% | 2,328 | 220 |
| University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust | about 66 miles | 64.4% | 3,173 | 457 |
| Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | about 71 miles | 46.6% | 1,595 | 605 |
| Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | about 34 miles | 35.8% | 2,931 | 1,329 |
| Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust | about 35 miles | 28.9% | 2,021 | 1,047 |
Endoscopy waits in nearby towns
| Nearby town | Distance | Main trust or board | Endoscopy under 6 weeks | Waiting list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poole | 4 miles | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust | 76.5% | 2,749 |
| Dorchester | 25 miles | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust | 68.8% | 986 |
| Southampton | 25 miles | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust | 67.8% | 1,335 |
| Weymouth | 26 miles | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust | 68.8% | 986 |
| Winchester | 34 miles | Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 35.8% | 2,931 |
| Portsmouth | 35 miles | Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust | 28.9% | 2,021 |
| Yeovil | 36 miles | Somerset NHS Foundation Trust | 64.9% | 2,328 |
| Bath | 50 miles | Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust | 73.7% | 575 |
More for Bournemouth: all waiting times · A&E waiting times in Bournemouth · MRI scan waiting times in Bournemouth · CT scan waiting times in Bournemouth · Ultrasound waiting times in Bournemouth. 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 Bournemouth?
At the end of August 2026, 76.5% of the 2,749 people waiting for an endoscopy at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust had waited under 6 weeks, and 159 had waited 13 weeks or more. The England figure was 69.6% under 6 weeks.
Are endoscopy waits in Bournemouth getting shorter?
The share waiting under 6 weeks at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust was 82.3% in February 2026 and 76.5% in August 2026, down 5.8 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 CDC Poole @ Dorset Health Village, about 4 miles from Bournemouth.
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.