CT scan – Somerset NOT LIVE
9 in 10 (93.5%)
people on the CT scan waiting list had waited under 6 weeks (811 waiting).
Official monthly figure, end of Aug 2026 · published 8 October 2026 · NHS England
Diagnostics (DM01) data for August 2026, published 8 October 2026
CT scan waiting times in Bridgwater
How long people are waiting for a CT scan at the hospital trust serving Bridgwater, from NHS England’s monthly diagnostics (DM01) statistics for August 2026.
Bridgwater: local hospitals and referrals
- Nearest Somerset hospital: Bridgwater Community Hospital (TA6 4GU), about 1 mile from central Bridgwater.
- Usually referred to: patients in Bridgwater are usually referred to Somerset 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 CT scans: Bridgewater CDC (TA6 4GU), about 1 mile away. Source: NHS England CDC activity data, Aug 2026.
- Integrated care board: NHS Somerset ICB.
- A nearby alternative: Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, about 27 miles away, where 86.4% of its CT scan list had waited under 6 weeks at the end of Aug 2026.
What is a CT scan?
A CT (computed tomography) scan uses X-rays and a computer to make cross-section images of the body. It is quick and widely used for the chest, abdomen, head and to stage cancer.
CT scan waiting list at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
93.5%waiting under 6 weeks
811people on the CT waiting list
53waiting 6 weeks or more
3waiting 13 weeks or more
At the end of August 2026, 811 people were waiting for a CT scan at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. 93.5% had been waiting less than 6 weeks, which is 4.7 points above the England figure of 88.8% and 2.8 points above the South West figure of 90.7%. 3 people (0.4%) had waited 13 weeks or more.
How long people on the CT scan list had waited
Somerset: % waiting under 6 weeks for CT England
| Month | Waiting under 6 weeks | Waiting list | England under 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | 93.5% | 811 | 88.8% |
| July 2026 | 92.9% | 632 | 90.1% |
| June 2026 | 95.1% | 780 | 90.1% |
| May 2026 | 97.7% | 700 | 89.0% |
| April 2026 | 97.0% | 658 | 87.5% |
| March 2026 | 95.2% | 836 | 90.0% |
| February 2026 | 90.3% | 817 | 90.6% |
How Bridgwater compares
| Area | Under 6 weeks | Waiting list | 13+ weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset NHS Foundation Trust | 93.5% | 811 | 3 |
| South West region | 90.7% | 17,041 | 183 |
| England | 88.8% | 181,619 | 4,683 |
Nearby hospital trusts for CT scans
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | about 86 miles | 100.0% | 2,552 | 0 |
| University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust | about 53 miles | 99.7% | 1,576 | 2 |
| Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | about 73 miles | 99.3% | 1,326 | 0 |
| Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust | about 33 miles | 97.2% | 1,009 | 0 |
| Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust | about 52 miles | 96.3% | 749 | 1 |
| Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust | about 38 miles | 92.4% | 448 | 0 |
| Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust | about 86 miles | 89.3% | 940 | 0 |
| Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust | about 27 miles | 86.4% | 1,459 | 23 |
| University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust | about 71 miles | 81.5% | 1,099 | 74 |
| University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust | about 72 miles | 69.3% | 2,346 | 95 |
CT scan waits in nearby towns
| Nearby town | Distance | Main trust or board | CT under 6 weeks | Waiting list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taunton | 9 miles | Somerset NHS Foundation Trust | 93.5% | 811 |
| Yeovil | 21 miles | Somerset NHS Foundation Trust | 93.5% | 811 |
| Tiverton | 27 miles | Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust | 86.4% | 1,459 |
| Bath | 33 miles | Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust | 97.2% | 1,009 |
| Exeter | 37 miles | Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust | 86.4% | 1,459 |
| Dorchester | 38 miles | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust | 92.4% | 448 |
| Weymouth | 43 miles | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust | 92.4% | 448 |
| Barnstaple | 46 miles | Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust | 86.4% | 1,459 |
More for Bridgwater: all waiting times · A&E waiting times in Bridgwater · MRI scan waiting times in Bridgwater · Ultrasound waiting times in Bridgwater · Endoscopy waiting times in Bridgwater. National picture: CT scan 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 a CT scan in Bridgwater?
At the end of August 2026, 93.5% of the 811 people waiting for a CT scan at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust had waited under 6 weeks, and 3 had waited 13 weeks or more. The England figure was 88.8% under 6 weeks.
Are CT scan waits in Bridgwater getting shorter?
The share waiting under 6 weeks at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust was 90.3% in February 2026 and 93.5% in August 2026, up 3.2 points.
Can I have my CT scan 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 CT scans in NHS England’s Aug 2026 data is Bridgewater CDC, about 1 mile from Bridgwater.
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.