CT scan – The Dudley Group NOT LIVE
Nearly all (97.6%)
people on the CT scan waiting list had waited under 6 weeks (1,185 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 Dudley
How long people are waiting for a CT scan at the hospital trust serving Dudley, from NHS England’s monthly diagnostics (DM01) statistics for August 2026.
Dudley: local hospitals and referrals
- Nearest The Dudley Group hospital: Guest Hospital (DY1 4SE), under a mile from central Dudley.
- Usually referred to: patients in Dudley are usually referred to The Dudley Group 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: Guest CDC (DY1 4SE), under a mile away. Source: NHS England CDC activity data, Aug 2026.
- Integrated care board: NHS Black Country ICB.
- A nearby alternative: The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, about 6 miles away, where 99.9% 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 The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
97.6%waiting under 6 weeks
1,185people on the CT waiting list
28waiting 6 weeks or more
0waiting 13 weeks or more
At the end of August 2026, 1,185 people were waiting for a CT scan at The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust. 97.6% had been waiting less than 6 weeks, which is 8.8 points above the England figure of 88.8% and 9.5 points above the Midlands figure of 88.1%. 0 people (0.0%) had waited 13 weeks or more.
How long people on the CT scan list had waited
The Dudley Group: % waiting under 6 weeks for CT England
| Month | Waiting under 6 weeks | Waiting list | England under 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | 97.6% | 1,185 | 88.8% |
| July 2026 | 100.0% | 1,291 | 90.1% |
| June 2026 | 99.5% | 1,190 | 90.1% |
| May 2026 | 99.7% | 1,234 | 89.0% |
| April 2026 | 98.3% | 1,591 | 87.5% |
| March 2026 | 96.4% | 1,513 | 90.0% |
| February 2026 | 99.9% | 1,446 | 90.6% |
How Dudley compares
| Area | Under 6 weeks | Waiting list | 13+ weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust | 97.6% | 1,185 | 0 |
| Midlands region | 88.1% | 35,601 | 1,350 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust | about 26 miles | 100.0% | 503 | 0 |
| Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | about 44 miles | 100.0% | 2,552 | 0 |
| The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust | about 6 miles | 99.9% | 1,820 | 0 |
| South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust | about 27 miles | 99.9% | 942 | 0 |
| University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust | about 25 miles | 98.8% | 2,249 | 2 |
| University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust | about 38 miles | 97.4% | 1,220 | 9 |
| University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust | about 41 miles | 95.2% | 3,777 | 15 |
| Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust | about 8 miles | 85.4% | 1,734 | 75 |
| University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust | about 8 miles | 85.2% | 3,828 | 42 |
| Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust | about 50 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolverhampton | 6 miles | The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust | 99.9% | 1,820 |
| Birmingham | 8 miles | University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust | 85.2% | 3,828 |
| Coventry | 25 miles | University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust | 98.8% | 2,249 |
| Nuneaton | 26 miles | George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust | 100.0% | 503 |
| Warwick | 27 miles | South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust | 99.9% | 942 |
| Leamington Spa | 28 miles | South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust | 99.9% | 942 |
| Derby | 38 miles | University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust | 97.4% | 1,220 |
| Loughborough | 41 miles | University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust | 95.2% | 3,777 |
More for Dudley: all waiting times · A&E waiting times in Dudley · MRI scan waiting times in Dudley · Ultrasound waiting times in Dudley · Endoscopy waiting times in Dudley. 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 Dudley?
At the end of August 2026, 97.6% of the 1,185 people waiting for a CT scan at The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust had waited under 6 weeks, and 0 had waited 13 weeks or more. The England figure was 88.8% under 6 weeks.
Are CT scan waits in Dudley getting shorter?
The share waiting under 6 weeks at The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust was 99.9% in February 2026 and 97.6% in August 2026, down 2.3 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 Guest CDC, under a mile from Dudley.
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.