MRI scan – Sherwood Forest Hospitals NOT LIVE
10 in 10 (95.1%)
people on the MRI scan waiting list had waited under 6 weeks (2,030 waiting).
Official monthly figure, end of Aug 2026 · published 8 October 2026 · NHS England
Diagnostics (DM01) data for August 2026, published 8 October 2026
MRI scan waiting times in Mansfield
How long people are waiting for an MRI 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 MRI 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 67.1% of its MRI scan list had waited under 6 weeks at the end of Aug 2026.
What is an MRI scan?
An MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan uses strong magnets and radio waves to make detailed pictures of organs, joints, the brain and spine. It does not use X-rays.
MRI scan waiting list at Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
95.1%waiting under 6 weeks
2,030people on the MRI waiting list
99waiting 6 weeks or more
0waiting 13 weeks or more
At the end of August 2026, 2,030 people were waiting for an MRI scan at Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. 95.1% had been waiting less than 6 weeks, which is 17.1 points above the England figure of 78.0% and 24.2 points above the Midlands figure of 70.9%. 0 people (0.0%) had waited 13 weeks or more.
How long people on the MRI scan list had waited
Sherwood Forest Hospitals: % waiting under 6 weeks for MRI England
| Month | Waiting under 6 weeks | Waiting list | England under 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | 95.1% | 2,030 | 78.0% |
| July 2026 | 96.1% | 2,372 | 78.6% |
| June 2026 | 96.8% | 2,350 | 77.7% |
| May 2026 | 96.2% | 2,009 | 76.9% |
| April 2026 | 94.0% | 2,080 | 75.5% |
| March 2026 | 99.0% | 1,890 | 78.4% |
| February 2026 | 99.4% | 1,636 | 80.0% |
How Mansfield compares
| Area | Under 6 weeks | Waiting list | 13+ weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 95.1% | 2,030 | 0 |
| Midlands region | 70.9% | 82,432 | 5,198 |
| England | 78.0% | 357,356 | 16,345 |
Nearby hospital trusts for MRI 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockport NHS Foundation Trust | about 44 miles | 99.4% | 788 | 0 |
| The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust | about 21 miles | 95.7% | 726 | 0 |
| University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust | about 44 miles | 92.6% | 4,802 | 193 |
| George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust | about 44 miles | 92.1% | 1,384 | 2 |
| University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust | about 26 miles | 90.2% | 6,257 | 150 |
| Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust | about 39 miles | 87.4% | 2,034 | 80 |
| Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | about 20 miles | 79.3% | 3,718 | 127 |
| Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust | about 11 miles | 67.1% | 2,098 | 25 |
| Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust | about 13 miles | 58.4% | 5,415 | 477 |
| Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | about 26 miles | 49.8% | 4,189 | 596 |
| University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust | about 19 miles | 46.9% | 6,883 | 903 |
MRI scan waits in nearby towns
| Nearby town | Distance | Main trust or board | MRI under 6 weeks | Waiting list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield | 11 miles | Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust | 67.1% | 2,098 |
| Nottingham | 13 miles | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust | 58.4% | 5,415 |
| Derby | 19 miles | University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust | 46.9% | 6,883 |
| Sheffield | 20 miles | Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 79.3% | 3,718 |
| Rotherham | 21 miles | The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust | 95.7% | 726 |
| Loughborough | 26 miles | University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust | 90.2% | 6,257 |
| Doncaster | 26 miles | Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 49.8% | 4,189 |
| Leicester | 35 miles | University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust | 90.2% | 6,257 |
More for Mansfield: all waiting times · A&E waiting times in Mansfield · CT scan waiting times in Mansfield · Ultrasound waiting times in Mansfield · Endoscopy waiting times in Mansfield. National picture: MRI 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 an MRI scan in Mansfield?
At the end of August 2026, 95.1% of the 2,030 people waiting for an MRI scan at Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust had waited under 6 weeks, and 0 had waited 13 weeks or more. The England figure was 78.0% under 6 weeks.
Are MRI scan waits in Mansfield getting shorter?
The share waiting under 6 weeks at Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was 99.4% in February 2026 and 95.1% in August 2026, down 4.3 points.
Can I have my MRI 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 MRI 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.