Ultrasound – NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde NOT LIVE
3 in 5 (60.2%)
people on the ultrasound waiting list had waited 6 weeks or less (10,587 waiting).
Official monthly figure for Jun 2026 · Public Health Scotland
Scotland diagnostics data for June 2026, published 25 August 2026
Ultrasound waiting times in Glasgow
Waiting times for non-obstetric ultrasounds at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, which serves Glasgow, Scotland.
These are Scotland figures, not NHS England data. Health services in Scotland are run separately and publish their own statistics, which use different definitions. Figures here come from Public Health Scotland (open data at opendata.nhs.scot).
Glasgow: local hospitals and referrals
- Local NHS organisation: Glasgow is served by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, which runs its hospitals and decides where patients are referred.
- Nearest emergency departments: Glasgow Royal Infirmary (NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde), under a mile away; Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde), about 3 miles away.
- Where to check your own referral: your GP or the hospital booking team at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde can tell you where you would be seen and your expected wait.
- Official source: Public Health Scotland (open data at opendata.nhs.scot).
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 NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
At the end of the month (June 2026), 10,587 people were waiting for an non-obstetric ultrasound at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, of whom 4,215 (39.8%) had waited more than 6 weeks. Across Scotland the figure was 26.9%; a lower percentage is better. Scottish diagnostic figures count people waiting more than 6 weeks (42 days) at the end of the month, from Public Health Scotland.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde: % waiting over 6 weeks for ultrasound Scotland
| Month | NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde % over 6 weeks | Scotland % over 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 39.8% | 26.9% |
| May 2026 | 38.3% | 25.8% |
| April 2026 | 34.9% | 26.0% |
| March 2026 | 12.1% | 20.9% |
| February 2026 | 5.5% | 24.1% |
| January 2026 | 18.1% | 37.2% |
| Health board | % over 6 weeks |
|---|---|
| NHS Fife | 0.1% |
| NHS Ayrshire and Arran | 0.8% |
| NHS Highland | 1.2% |
| Golden Jubilee National Hospital | 2.7% |
| NHS Borders | 3.6% |
| NHS Orkney | 5.3% |
| NHS Lothian | 8.4% |
| NHS Western Isles | 12.1% |
| NHS Dumfries and Galloway | 15.7% |
| NHS Forth Valley | 16.1% |
| NHS Grampian | 22.5% |
| NHS Tayside | 34.1% |
| NHS Shetland | 38.9% |
| NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde | 39.8% |
| NHS Lanarkshire | 40.0% |
Ultrasound waits in nearby towns
| Nearby town | Distance | Main trust or board | Ultrasound waiting over 6 weeks | Waiting list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Kilbride | 7 miles | NHS Lanarkshire | 40.0% | 5,884 |
| Hamilton | 10 miles | NHS Lanarkshire | 40.0% | 5,884 |
| Dunfermline | 34 miles | NHS Fife | 0.1% | 1,358 |
| Edinburgh | 42 miles | NHS Lothian | 8.4% | 3,944 |
| Kirkcaldy | 46 miles | NHS Fife | 0.1% | 1,358 |
| Inverness | 112 miles | NHS Highland | 1.2% | 1,121 |
| Aberdeen | 121 miles | NHS Grampian | 22.5% | 3,258 |
More for Glasgow: all waiting times · MRI scan waiting times in Glasgow · CT scan waiting times in Glasgow · Endoscopy waiting times in Glasgow. England comparison: Ultrasound waiting times in England.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait for an ultrasound in Glasgow?
39.8% of the 10,587 people waiting for an ultrasound at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde had waited more than 6 weeks (June 2026), compared with 26.9% across Scotland.
Why is this not the same measure as England?
Scottish diagnostic figures count people waiting more than 6 weeks (42 days) at the end of the month, from Public Health Scotland. England reports the share waiting under 6 weeks from NHS England’s DM01 return.
Where do these figures come from?
From Public Health Scotland (open data at opendata.nhs.scot), published under the Open Government Licence.