CT scan – Royal Cornwall Hospitals NOT LIVE
Nearly all (99.3%)
people on the CT scan waiting list had waited under 6 weeks (1,160 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 Newquay
How long people are waiting for a CT scan at the hospital trust serving Newquay, from NHS England’s monthly diagnostics (DM01) statistics for August 2026.
Newquay: local hospitals and referrals
- Nearest Royal Cornwall Hospitals hospital: Newquay Hospital (TR7 1RQ), under a mile from central Newquay.
- Usually referred to: patients in Newquay are usually referred to Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS 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: Camborne and Redruth CDC (TR15 1AN), about 14 miles away. Source: NHS England CDC activity data, Aug 2026.
- Integrated care board: NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly ICB.
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 Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
99.3%waiting under 6 weeks
1,160people on the CT waiting list
8waiting 6 weeks or more
1waiting 13 weeks or more
At the end of August 2026, 1,160 people were waiting for a CT scan at Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust. 99.3% had been waiting less than 6 weeks, which is 10.5 points above the England figure of 88.8% and 8.6 points above the South West figure of 90.7%. 1 people (0.1%) had waited 13 weeks or more.
How long people on the CT scan list had waited
Royal Cornwall Hospitals: % waiting under 6 weeks for CT England
| Month | Waiting under 6 weeks | Waiting list | England under 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | 99.3% | 1,160 | 88.8% |
| July 2026 | 98.8% | 1,137 | 90.1% |
| June 2026 | 99.5% | 1,080 | 90.1% |
| May 2026 | 99.7% | 1,064 | 89.0% |
| April 2026 | 99.4% | 1,117 | 87.5% |
| March 2026 | 98.8% | 1,553 | 90.0% |
| February 2026 | 98.2% | 1,749 | 90.6% |
How Newquay compares
| Area | Under 6 weeks | Waiting list | 13+ weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust | 99.3% | 1,160 | 1 |
| South West region | 90.7% | 17,041 | 183 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust | about 138 miles | 99.7% | 1,576 | 2 |
| Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | about 171 miles | 99.3% | 1,326 | 0 |
| Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust | about 136 miles | 97.2% | 1,009 | 0 |
| Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust | about 68 miles | 96.3% | 749 | 1 |
| Somerset NHS Foundation Trust | about 96 miles | 93.5% | 811 | 3 |
| Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust | about 116 miles | 92.4% | 448 | 0 |
| Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust | about 177 miles | 89.3% | 940 | 0 |
| Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust | about 64 miles | 86.4% | 1,459 | 23 |
| University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust | about 165 miles | 81.5% | 1,099 | 74 |
| University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust | about 41 miles | 69.3% | 2,346 | 95 |
CT scan waits in nearby towns
| Nearby town | Distance | Main trust or board | CT under 6 weeks | Waiting list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truro | 10 miles | Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust | 99.3% | 1,160 |
| Falmouth | 18 miles | Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust | 99.3% | 1,160 |
| Penzance | 29 miles | Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust | 99.3% | 1,160 |
| Plymouth | 41 miles | University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust | 69.3% | 2,346 |
| Barnstaple | 64 miles | Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust | 86.4% | 1,459 |
| Torquay | 68 miles | Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust | 96.3% | 749 |
| Exeter | 71 miles | Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust | 86.4% | 1,459 |
| Tiverton | 77 miles | Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust | 86.4% | 1,459 |
More for Newquay: all waiting times · A&E waiting times in Newquay · MRI scan waiting times in Newquay · Ultrasound waiting times in Newquay · Endoscopy waiting times in Newquay. 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 Newquay?
At the end of August 2026, 99.3% of the 1,160 people waiting for a CT scan at Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS 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 Newquay getting shorter?
The share waiting under 6 weeks at Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust was 98.2% in February 2026 and 99.3% in August 2026, up 1.1 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 Camborne and Redruth CDC, about 14 miles from Newquay.
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.