CT scan – Western HSC Trust NOT LIVE
3 in 5 (60.4%)
people on the CT scan waiting list had waited 6 weeks or less (1,365 waiting).
Official quarterly figure for quarter to Jun 2026 · Department of Health (NI)
Northern Ireland diagnostics data for Quarter ending June 2026, published 3 September 2026
CT scan waiting times in Londonderry / Derry
Waiting times for CT scans at Western Health and Social Care Trust, which serves Londonderry / Derry, Northern Ireland.
These are Northern Ireland figures, not NHS England data. Health services in Northern Ireland are run separately and publish their own statistics, which use different definitions. Figures here come from the Department of Health (Northern Ireland) hospital waiting times statistics. Emergency department waiting times for Northern Ireland are published quarterly as a report; see the Department of Health link for the latest A&E figures.
Londonderry / Derry: local hospitals and referrals
- Local NHS organisation: Londonderry / Derry is served by Western Health and Social Care Trust, which runs its hospitals and decides where patients are referred.
- Main emergency department: Altnagelvin Area Hospital.
- Where to check your own referral: your GP or the hospital booking team at Western Health and Social Care Trust can tell you where you would be seen and your expected wait.
- Official source: the Department of Health (Northern Ireland) hospital waiting times statistics.
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 Western HSC Trust
At the end of the quarter (Quarter ending June 2026), 1,365 people were waiting for a CT scan at Western HSC Trust, of whom 540 (39.6%) had waited more than 6 weeks. Across Northern Ireland the figure was 46.8%; a lower percentage is better. Northern Ireland diagnostic figures are published quarterly by the Department of Health and count people waiting more than 6 weeks at the end of the quarter.
Western HSC Trust: % waiting over 6 weeks for CT Northern Ireland
| Quarter ending | Western HSC Trust % over 6 weeks | Northern Ireland % over 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 39.6% | 46.8% |
| March 2026 | 39.5% | 40.0% |
| December 2025 | 40.3% | 45.0% |
| September 2025 | 28.8% | 36.2% |
| June 2025 | 33.7% | 43.3% |
| HSC trust | % over 6 weeks |
|---|---|
| Western HSC Trust | 39.6% |
| Belfast HSC Trust | 41.8% |
| Northern HSC Trust | 49.4% |
| Southern HSC Trust | 49.7% |
| South Eastern HSC Trust | 50.1% |
CT scan waits in nearby towns
| Nearby town | Distance | Main trust or board | CT waiting over 6 weeks | Waiting list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballymena | 42 miles | Northern HSC Trust | 49.4% | 2,937 |
| Antrim | 48 miles | Northern HSC Trust | 49.4% | 2,937 |
| Belfast | 62 miles | Belfast HSC Trust | 41.8% | 2,955 |
| Newry | 69 miles | Southern HSC Trust | 49.7% | 2,514 |
| Bangor (County Down) | 70 miles | South Eastern HSC Trust | 50.1% | 3,122 |
More for Londonderry / Derry: all waiting times · MRI scan waiting times in Londonderry / Derry · Ultrasound waiting times in Londonderry / Derry · Endoscopy waiting times in Londonderry / Derry. England comparison: CT scan waiting times in England.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait for a CT scan in Londonderry / Derry?
39.6% of the 1,365 people waiting for a CT scan at Western HSC Trust had waited more than 6 weeks (Quarter ending June 2026), compared with 46.8% across Northern Ireland.
Why is this not the same measure as England?
Northern Ireland diagnostic figures are published quarterly by the Department of Health and count people waiting more than 6 weeks at the end of the quarter. England reports the share waiting under 6 weeks from NHS England’s DM01 return.
Where do these figures come from?
From the Department of Health (Northern Ireland) hospital waiting times statistics, published under the Open Government Licence.