Ultrasound – Royal Free London NOT LIVE
4 in 5 (82.1%)
people on the ultrasound waiting list had waited under 6 weeks (12,588 waiting).
Official monthly figure, end of Aug 2026 · published 8 October 2026 · NHS England
Diagnostics (DM01) data for August 2026, published 8 October 2026
Ultrasound waiting times in Camden
How long people are waiting for an non-obstetric ultrasound at the hospital trusts serving Camden, from NHS England’s monthly diagnostics (DM01) statistics for August 2026.
Camden: local hospitals and referrals
- Nearest University College London Hospitals hospital: Uclh Outreach: St Pancras Hospital (NW1 0PE), under a mile from central Camden.
- Usually referred to: patients in Camden are usually referred to Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust or University College London 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 ultrasounds: Wood Green CDC (N22 6YQ), about 4 miles away. Source: NHS England CDC activity data, Aug 2026.
- Integrated care board: NHS West and North London ICB.
- A nearby alternative: Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, about 3 miles away, where 84.4% of its ultrasound list had waited under 6 weeks at the end of Aug 2026.
What is an ultrasound?
Non-obstetric ultrasound uses sound waves to look at organs such as the liver, kidneys, thyroid and pelvis. Pregnancy scans are not included in these figures.
Ultrasound waiting list at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
82.1%waiting under 6 weeks
12,588people on the ultrasound waiting list
2,255waiting 6 weeks or more
50waiting 13 weeks or more
At the end of August 2026, 12,588 people were waiting for an non-obstetric ultrasound at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. 82.1% had been waiting less than 6 weeks, which is 3.8 points above the England figure of 78.3% and 2.1 points above the London figure of 80.0%. 50 people (0.4%) had waited 13 weeks or more.
How long people on the ultrasound list had waited
Royal Free London: % waiting under 6 weeks for ultrasound England
| Month | Waiting under 6 weeks | Waiting list | England under 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | 82.1% | 12,588 | 78.3% |
| July 2026 | 83.9% | 14,151 | 80.4% |
| June 2026 | 74.4% | 14,160 | 80.1% |
| May 2026 | 71.8% | 14,462 | 79.5% |
| April 2026 | 72.8% | 15,030 | 78.1% |
| March 2026 | 80.6% | 15,557 | 82.3% |
| February 2026 | 83.9% | 13,763 | 83.6% |
Ultrasound waiting list at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
95.0%waiting under 6 weeks
1,863people on the ultrasound waiting list
94waiting 6 weeks or more
10waiting 13 weeks or more
At the end of August 2026, 1,863 people were waiting for an non-obstetric ultrasound at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. 95.0% had been waiting less than 6 weeks, which is 16.7 points above the England figure of 78.3% and 15.0 points above the London figure of 80.0%. 10 people (0.5%) had waited 13 weeks or more.
How long people on the ultrasound list had waited
University College London Hospitals: % waiting under 6 weeks for ultrasound England
| Month | Waiting under 6 weeks | Waiting list | England under 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | 95.0% | 1,863 | 78.3% |
| July 2026 | 93.4% | 2,041 | 80.4% |
| June 2026 | 93.2% | 2,173 | 80.1% |
| May 2026 | 93.0% | 2,100 | 79.5% |
| April 2026 | 95.0% | 2,401 | 78.1% |
| March 2026 | 94.3% | 2,447 | 82.3% |
| February 2026 | 94.2% | 2,418 | 83.6% |
How Camden compares
| Area | Under 6 weeks | Waiting list | 13+ weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust | 82.1% | 12,588 | 50 |
| University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 95.0% | 1,863 | 10 |
| London region | 80.0% | 112,903 | 2,603 |
| England | 78.3% | 648,630 | 30,620 |
Nearby hospital trusts for non-obstetric ultrasounds
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croydon Health Services NHS Trust | about 12 miles | 100.0% | 4,817 | 0 |
| Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust | about 16 miles | 99.2% | 7,081 | 2 |
| Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust | about 25 miles | 98.8% | 2,654 | 27 |
| Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust | about 4 miles | 97.9% | 3,903 | 0 |
| Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust | about 19 miles | 95.2% | 8,431 | 68 |
| Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust | about 17 miles | 88.1% | 8,880 | 3 |
| Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust | about 3 miles | 84.4% | 4,160 | 80 |
| Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust | about 3 miles | 73.5% | 7,008 | 32 |
| Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | about 24 miles | 67.3% | 6,326 | 12 |
| Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust | about 8 miles | 61.2% | 12,569 | 519 |
Ultrasound waits in nearby towns
| Nearby town | Distance | Main trust or board | Ultrasound under 6 weeks | Waiting list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster | 3 miles | Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust | 84.4% | 4,160 |
| Hackney | 4 miles | Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust | 97.9% | 3,903 |
| Greenwich | 8 miles | Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust | 61.2% | 12,569 |
| Croydon | 12 miles | Croydon Health Services NHS Trust | 100.0% | 4,817 |
| Epsom | 16 miles | Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust | 99.2% | 7,081 |
| Dartford | 17 miles | Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust | 88.1% | 8,880 |
| Slough | 19 miles | Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust | 95.2% | 8,431 |
| Woking | 24 miles | Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 67.3% | 6,326 |
More for Camden: all waiting times · A&E waiting times in Camden · MRI scan waiting times in Camden · CT scan waiting times in Camden · Endoscopy waiting times in Camden. National picture: Ultrasound 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 ultrasound in Camden?
At the end of August 2026, 82.1% of the 12,588 people waiting for an ultrasound at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust had waited under 6 weeks, and 50 had waited 13 weeks or more. The England figure was 78.3% under 6 weeks.
Are ultrasound waits in Camden getting shorter?
The share waiting under 6 weeks at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust was 83.9% in February 2026 and 82.1% in August 2026, down 1.8 points.
Can I have my ultrasound 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 ultrasounds in NHS England’s Aug 2026 data is Wood Green CDC, about 4 miles from Camden.
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.