CT scan – University Hospital Southampton NOT LIVE
4 in 5 (81.5%)
people on the CT scan waiting list had waited under 6 weeks (1,099 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 Southampton
How long people are waiting for a CT scan at the hospital trust serving Southampton, from NHS England’s monthly diagnostics (DM01) statistics for August 2026.
Southampton: local hospitals and referrals
- Nearest University Hospital Southampton hospital: Royal South Hants Hospital (SO14 0YG), under a mile from central Southampton.
- Usually referred to: patients in Southampton are usually referred to University Hospital Southampton 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: Royal South Hants CDC (SO14 0YG), under a mile away. Source: NHS England CDC activity data, Aug 2026.
- Integrated care board: NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB.
- A nearby alternative: Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, about 11 miles away, where 99.3% 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 University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
81.5%waiting under 6 weeks
1,099people on the CT waiting list
203waiting 6 weeks or more
74waiting 13 weeks or more
At the end of August 2026, 1,099 people were waiting for a CT scan at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. 81.5% had been waiting less than 6 weeks, which is 7.3 points below the England figure of 88.8% and 2.0 points below the South East figure of 83.5%. 74 people (6.7%) had waited 13 weeks or more.
How long people on the CT scan list had waited
University Hospital Southampton: % waiting under 6 weeks for CT England
| Month | Waiting under 6 weeks | Waiting list | England under 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | 81.5% | 1,099 | 88.8% |
| July 2026 | 83.5% | 1,087 | 90.1% |
| June 2026 | 86.4% | 1,188 | 90.1% |
| May 2026 | 89.3% | 1,189 | 89.0% |
| April 2026 | 91.6% | 1,178 | 87.5% |
| March 2026 | 90.8% | 1,203 | 90.0% |
| February 2026 | 93.4% | 1,220 | 90.6% |
How Southampton compares
| Area | Under 6 weeks | Waiting list | 13+ weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust | 81.5% | 1,099 | 74 |
| South East region | 83.5% | 29,511 | 1,374 |
| 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 25 miles | 99.7% | 1,576 | 2 |
| Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | about 11 miles | 99.3% | 1,326 | 0 |
| Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust | about 51 miles | 99.3% | 1,546 | 1 |
| Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust | about 42 miles | 99.2% | 1,163 | 1 |
| Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | about 46 miles | 99.2% | 521 | 0 |
| Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust | about 43 miles | 99.0% | 496 | 4 |
| Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust | about 53 miles | 97.2% | 1,009 | 0 |
| Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust | about 47 miles | 92.4% | 448 | 0 |
| University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust | about 45 miles | 90.7% | 2,289 | 78 |
| Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust | about 16 miles | 89.3% | 940 | 0 |
CT scan waits in nearby towns
| Nearby town | Distance | Main trust or board | CT under 6 weeks | Waiting list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester | 11 miles | Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 99.3% | 1,326 |
| Portsmouth | 16 miles | Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust | 89.3% | 940 |
| Bournemouth | 25 miles | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust | 99.7% | 1,576 |
| Basingstoke | 28 miles | Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 99.3% | 1,326 |
| Poole | 29 miles | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust | 99.7% | 1,576 |
| Reading | 42 miles | Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust | 99.2% | 1,163 |
| Guildford | 43 miles | Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust | 99.0% | 496 |
| Worthing | 45 miles | University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust | 90.7% | 2,289 |
More for Southampton: all waiting times · A&E waiting times in Southampton · MRI scan waiting times in Southampton · Ultrasound waiting times in Southampton · Endoscopy waiting times in Southampton. 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 Southampton?
At the end of August 2026, 81.5% of the 1,099 people waiting for a CT scan at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust had waited under 6 weeks, and 74 had waited 13 weeks or more. The England figure was 88.8% under 6 weeks.
Are CT scan waits in Southampton getting shorter?
The share waiting under 6 weeks at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust was 93.4% in February 2026 and 81.5% in August 2026, down 11.9 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 Royal South Hants CDC, under a mile from Southampton.
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.