CT scan – Sherwood Forest Hospitals NOT LIVE
9 in 10 (87.7%)
people on the CT scan waiting list had waited under 6 weeks (996 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 Mansfield
How long people are waiting for a CT scan at the hospital trust serving Mansfield, from NHS England’s monthly diagnostics (DM01) statistics for August 2026.
Mansfield: local hospitals and referrals
- Nearest Sherwood Forest Hospitals hospital: Mansfield Community Hospital (NG18 5QJ), under a mile from central Mansfield.
- Usually referred to: patients in Mansfield are usually referred to Sherwood Forest 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: Mansfield CDC (NG18 5QJ), under a mile away. Source: NHS England CDC activity data, Aug 2026.
- Integrated care board: NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICB.
- A nearby alternative: Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, about 11 miles away, where 89.9% 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 Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
87.7%waiting under 6 weeks
996people on the CT waiting list
123waiting 6 weeks or more
1waiting 13 weeks or more
At the end of August 2026, 996 people were waiting for a CT scan at Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. 87.7% had been waiting less than 6 weeks, which is 1.1 points below the England figure of 88.8% and 0.4 points below the Midlands figure of 88.1%. 1 people (0.1%) had waited 13 weeks or more.
How long people on the CT scan list had waited
Sherwood Forest Hospitals: % waiting under 6 weeks for CT England
| Month | Waiting under 6 weeks | Waiting list | England under 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | 87.7% | 996 | 88.8% |
| July 2026 | 89.2% | 1,118 | 90.1% |
| June 2026 | 89.5% | 943 | 90.1% |
| May 2026 | 92.0% | 1,032 | 89.0% |
| April 2026 | 94.1% | 968 | 87.5% |
| March 2026 | 93.2% | 1,089 | 90.0% |
| February 2026 | 94.1% | 1,134 | 90.6% |
How Mansfield compares
| Area | Under 6 weeks | Waiting list | 13+ weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 87.7% | 996 | 1 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust | about 39 miles | 100.0% | 949 | 0 |
| George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust | about 44 miles | 100.0% | 503 | 0 |
| University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust | about 44 miles | 98.8% | 2,249 | 2 |
| Stockport NHS Foundation Trust | about 44 miles | 98.4% | 737 | 1 |
| University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust | about 19 miles | 97.4% | 1,220 | 9 |
| University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust | about 26 miles | 95.2% | 3,777 | 15 |
| Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | about 26 miles | 94.8% | 1,531 | 7 |
| The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust | about 21 miles | 94.7% | 997 | 0 |
| Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust | about 11 miles | 89.9% | 945 | 2 |
| Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | about 20 miles | 81.3% | 2,667 | 56 |
| Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust | about 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield | 11 miles | Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust | 89.9% | 945 |
| Nottingham | 13 miles | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust | 53.9% | 5,109 |
| Derby | 19 miles | University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust | 97.4% | 1,220 |
| Sheffield | 20 miles | Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 81.3% | 2,667 |
| Rotherham | 21 miles | The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust | 94.7% | 997 |
| Loughborough | 26 miles | University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust | 95.2% | 3,777 |
| Doncaster | 26 miles | Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 94.8% | 1,531 |
| Leicester | 35 miles | University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust | 95.2% | 3,777 |
More for Mansfield: all waiting times · A&E waiting times in Mansfield · MRI scan waiting times in Mansfield · Ultrasound waiting times in Mansfield · Endoscopy waiting times in Mansfield. 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 Mansfield?
At the end of August 2026, 87.7% of the 996 people waiting for a CT scan at Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust had waited under 6 weeks, and 1 had waited 13 weeks or more. The England figure was 88.8% under 6 weeks.
Are CT scan waits in Mansfield getting shorter?
The share waiting under 6 weeks at Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was 94.1% in February 2026 and 87.7% in August 2026, down 6.4 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 Mansfield CDC, under a mile from Mansfield.
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.