CT scan – Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NOT LIVE
9 in 10 (94.8%)
people on the CT scan waiting list had waited under 6 weeks (1,531 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 Doncaster
How long people are waiting for a CT scan at the hospital trust serving Doncaster, from NHS England’s monthly diagnostics (DM01) statistics for August 2026.
Doncaster: local hospitals and referrals
- Nearest Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals hospital: Doncaster Royal Infirmary (DN2 5LT), about 1 mile from central Doncaster.
- Usually referred to: patients in Doncaster are usually referred to Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching 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 CT scans: Montagu Hospital CDC (S64 0AZ), about 7 miles away. Source: NHS England CDC activity data, Aug 2026.
- Integrated care board: NHS South Yorkshire ICB.
- A nearby alternative: The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, about 11 miles away, where 94.7% 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 Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
94.8%waiting under 6 weeks
1,531people on the CT waiting list
80waiting 6 weeks or more
7waiting 13 weeks or more
At the end of August 2026, 1,531 people were waiting for a CT scan at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. 94.8% had been waiting less than 6 weeks, which is 6.0 points above the England figure of 88.8% and 1.1 points above the North East and Yorkshire figure of 93.7%. 7 people (0.5%) had waited 13 weeks or more.
How long people on the CT scan list had waited
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals: % waiting under 6 weeks for CT England
| Month | Waiting under 6 weeks | Waiting list | England under 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | 94.8% | 1,531 | 88.8% |
| July 2026 | 96.5% | 1,572 | 90.1% |
| June 2026 | 97.0% | 1,592 | 90.1% |
| May 2026 | 94.1% | 1,256 | 89.0% |
| April 2026 | 95.1% | 1,562 | 87.5% |
| March 2026 | 96.9% | 1,229 | 90.0% |
| February 2026 | 96.9% | 1,051 | 90.6% |
How Doncaster compares
| Area | Under 6 weeks | Waiting list | 13+ weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 94.8% | 1,531 | 7 |
| North East and Yorkshire region | 93.7% | 27,445 | 301 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust | about 19 miles | 100.0% | 949 | 0 |
| Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | about 32 miles | 100.0% | 797 | 0 |
| Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust | about 26 miles | 96.3% | 3,002 | 11 |
| The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust | about 11 miles | 94.7% | 997 | 0 |
| Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust | about 37 miles | 91.4% | 186 | 3 |
| York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | about 30 miles | 90.6% | 1,577 | 7 |
| Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust | about 23 miles | 89.9% | 945 | 2 |
| Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | about 26 miles | 87.7% | 996 | 1 |
| Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | about 17 miles | 81.3% | 2,667 | 56 |
| Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust | about 39 miles | 53.9% | 5,109 | 1,064 |
CT scan waits in nearby towns
| Nearby town | Distance | Main trust or board | CT under 6 weeks | Waiting list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rotherham | 11 miles | The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust | 94.7% | 997 |
| Sheffield | 17 miles | Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 81.3% | 2,667 |
| Wakefield | 19 miles | Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust | 100.0% | 949 |
| Chesterfield | 23 miles | Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust | 89.9% | 945 |
| Leeds | 26 miles | Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust | 96.3% | 3,002 |
| Mansfield | 26 miles | Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 87.7% | 996 |
| York | 30 miles | York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 90.6% | 1,577 |
| Bradford | 32 miles | Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 100.0% | 797 |
More for Doncaster: all waiting times · A&E waiting times in Doncaster · MRI scan waiting times in Doncaster · Ultrasound waiting times in Doncaster · Endoscopy waiting times in Doncaster. 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 Doncaster?
At the end of August 2026, 94.8% of the 1,531 people waiting for a CT scan at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust had waited under 6 weeks, and 7 had waited 13 weeks or more. The England figure was 88.8% under 6 weeks.
Are CT scan waits in Doncaster getting shorter?
The share waiting under 6 weeks at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was 96.9% in February 2026 and 94.8% in August 2026, down 2.1 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 Montagu Hospital CDC, about 7 miles from Doncaster.
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.