CT scan – NHS Highland NOT LIVE
3 in 4 (72.8%)
people on the CT scan waiting list had waited 6 weeks or less (863 waiting).
Official monthly figure for Jun 2026 · Public Health Scotland
Scotland diagnostics data for June 2026, published 25 August 2026
CT scan waiting times in Inverness
Waiting times for CT scans at NHS Highland, which serves Inverness, 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).
Inverness: local hospitals and referrals
- Local NHS organisation: Inverness is served by NHS Highland, which runs its hospitals and decides where patients are referred.
- Nearest emergency departments: Raigmore Hospital (NHS Highland), about 1 mile away; Dr Gray's Hospital (NHS Grampian), about 35 miles away.
- Where to check your own referral: your GP or the hospital booking team at NHS Highland 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 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 NHS Highland
At the end of the month (June 2026), 863 people were waiting for a CT scan at NHS Highland, of whom 235 (27.2%) had waited more than 6 weeks. Across Scotland the figure was 9.3%; 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 Highland: % waiting over 6 weeks for CT Scotland
| Month | NHS Highland % over 6 weeks | Scotland % over 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 27.2% | 9.3% |
| May 2026 | 16.1% | 9.7% |
| April 2026 | 21.0% | 12.6% |
| March 2026 | 15.6% | 13.1% |
| February 2026 | 31.0% | 16.5% |
| January 2026 | 42.6% | 21.7% |
| Health board | % over 6 weeks |
|---|---|
| NHS Orkney | 0.0% |
| NHS Fife | 0.5% |
| NHS Borders | 2.2% |
| NHS Grampian | 5.2% |
| NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde | 5.8% |
| NHS Western Isles | 6.3% |
| NHS Dumfries and Galloway | 7.6% |
| NHS Ayrshire and Arran | 8.1% |
| NHS Lanarkshire | 8.8% |
| NHS Shetland | 9.5% |
| NHS Lothian | 12.6% |
| NHS Tayside | 13.0% |
| NHS Forth Valley | 17.2% |
| NHS Highland | 27.2% |
| Golden Jubilee National Hospital | 27.4% |
CT scan waits in nearby towns
| Nearby town | Distance | Main trust or board | CT waiting over 6 weeks | Waiting list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen | 83 miles | NHS Grampian | 5.2% | 2,004 |
| Dunfermline | 102 miles | NHS Fife | 0.5% | 743 |
| Kirkcaldy | 103 miles | NHS Fife | 0.5% | 743 |
| Glasgow | 112 miles | NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde | 5.8% | 5,294 |
| Edinburgh | 113 miles | NHS Lothian | 12.6% | 2,697 |
| Hamilton | 118 miles | NHS Lanarkshire | 8.8% | 1,928 |
| East Kilbride | 119 miles | NHS Lanarkshire | 8.8% | 1,928 |
More for Inverness: all waiting times · MRI scan waiting times in Inverness · Ultrasound waiting times in Inverness · Endoscopy waiting times in Inverness. England comparison: CT scan waiting times in England.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait for a CT scan in Inverness?
27.2% of the 863 people waiting for a CT scan at NHS Highland had waited more than 6 weeks (June 2026), compared with 9.3% 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.