Ultrasound – Chesterfield Royal Hospital NOT LIVE
9 in 10 (87.2%)
people on the ultrasound waiting list had waited under 6 weeks (3,854 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 Chesterfield
How long people are waiting for an non-obstetric ultrasound at the hospital trust serving Chesterfield, from NHS England’s monthly diagnostics (DM01) statistics for August 2026.
Chesterfield: local hospitals and referrals
- Nearest Chesterfield Royal Hospital hospital: Scarsdale Hospital (S41 7PF), under a mile from central Chesterfield.
- Usually referred to: patients in Chesterfield are usually referred to Chesterfield Royal Hospital 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: Walton CDC (S40 3HW), about 2 miles away. Source: NHS England CDC activity data, Aug 2026.
- Integrated care board: NHS Derby and Derbyshire ICB.
- A nearby alternative: Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, about 10 miles away, where 34.3% 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 Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
87.2%waiting under 6 weeks
3,854people on the ultrasound waiting list
492waiting 6 weeks or more
35waiting 13 weeks or more
At the end of August 2026, 3,854 people were waiting for an non-obstetric ultrasound at Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. 87.2% had been waiting less than 6 weeks, which is 8.9 points above the England figure of 78.3% and 16.5 points above the Midlands figure of 70.7%. 35 people (0.9%) had waited 13 weeks or more.
How long people on the ultrasound list had waited
Chesterfield Royal Hospital: % waiting under 6 weeks for ultrasound England
| Month | Waiting under 6 weeks | Waiting list | England under 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | 87.2% | 3,854 | 78.3% |
| July 2026 | 92.7% | 3,636 | 80.4% |
| June 2026 | 95.8% | 3,445 | 80.1% |
| May 2026 | 96.5% | 3,091 | 79.5% |
| April 2026 | 97.1% | 3,067 | 78.1% |
| March 2026 | 97.5% | 3,124 | 82.3% |
| February 2026 | 96.2% | 3,034 | 83.6% |
How Chesterfield compares
| Area | Under 6 weeks | Waiting list | 13+ weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust | 87.2% | 3,854 | 35 |
| Midlands region | 70.7% | 122,276 | 8,884 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust | about 13 miles | 100.0% | 1,342 | 0 |
| Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust | about 31 miles | 98.9% | 4,010 | 1 |
| Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust | about 38 miles | 98.5% | 9,358 | 9 |
| University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust | about 34 miles | 97.6% | 5,372 | 8 |
| Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | about 23 miles | 97.5% | 3,419 | 3 |
| Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | about 11 miles | 97.1% | 2,664 | 1 |
| Stockport NHS Foundation Trust | about 33 miles | 94.0% | 1,993 | 0 |
| University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust | about 22 miles | 77.0% | 7,223 | 48 |
| Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust | about 23 miles | 48.4% | 6,439 | 945 |
| Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | about 10 miles | 34.3% | 13,625 | 5,459 |
Ultrasound waits in nearby towns
| Nearby town | Distance | Main trust or board | Ultrasound under 6 weeks | Waiting list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield | 10 miles | Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 34.3% | 13,625 |
| Mansfield | 11 miles | Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 97.1% | 2,664 |
| Rotherham | 13 miles | The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust | 100.0% | 1,342 |
| Derby | 22 miles | University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust | 77.0% | 7,223 |
| Doncaster | 23 miles | Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 97.5% | 3,419 |
| Nottingham | 23 miles | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust | 48.4% | 6,439 |
| Wakefield | 31 miles | Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust | 98.9% | 4,010 |
| Stockport | 33 miles | Stockport NHS Foundation Trust | 94.0% | 1,993 |
More for Chesterfield: all waiting times · A&E waiting times in Chesterfield · MRI scan waiting times in Chesterfield · CT scan waiting times in Chesterfield · Endoscopy waiting times in Chesterfield. 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 Chesterfield?
At the end of August 2026, 87.2% of the 3,854 people waiting for an ultrasound at Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust had waited under 6 weeks, and 35 had waited 13 weeks or more. The England figure was 78.3% under 6 weeks.
Are ultrasound waits in Chesterfield getting shorter?
The share waiting under 6 weeks at Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust was 96.2% in February 2026 and 87.2% in August 2026, down 9.0 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 Walton CDC, about 2 miles from Chesterfield.
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.