Ultrasound – Imperial College Healthcare NOT LIVE
8 in 10 (84.4%)
people on the ultrasound waiting list had waited under 6 weeks (4,160 waiting).
Official monthly figure, end of Aug 2026 · published 8 October 2026 · NHS England
Diagnostics (DM01) data for August 2026, published 8 October 2026
Ultrasound waiting times in Westminster
How long people are waiting for an non-obstetric ultrasound at the hospital trusts serving Westminster, from NHS England’s monthly diagnostics (DM01) statistics for August 2026.
Westminster: local hospitals and referrals
- Nearest Imperial College Healthcare hospital: Samaritan Hospital for Women (NW1 5JD), about 2 miles from central Westminster.
- Usually referred to: patients in Westminster are usually referred to Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust or Chelsea and Westminster Hospital 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 ultrasounds: Mile End Hospital CDC (E1 4DG), about 5 miles away. Source: NHS England CDC activity data, Aug 2026.
- Integrated care board: NHS West and North London ICB.
- A nearby alternative: Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, about 3 miles away, where 82.1% of its ultrasound list had waited under 6 weeks at the end of Aug 2026.
What is an ultrasound?
Non-obstetric ultrasound uses sound waves to look at organs such as the liver, kidneys, thyroid and pelvis. Pregnancy scans are not included in these figures.
Ultrasound waiting list at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
84.4%waiting under 6 weeks
4,160people on the ultrasound waiting list
647waiting 6 weeks or more
80waiting 13 weeks or more
At the end of August 2026, 4,160 people were waiting for an non-obstetric ultrasound at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. 84.4% had been waiting less than 6 weeks, which is 6.1 points above the England figure of 78.3% and 4.4 points above the London figure of 80.0%. 80 people (1.9%) had waited 13 weeks or more.
How long people on the ultrasound list had waited
Imperial College Healthcare: % waiting under 6 weeks for ultrasound England
| Month | Waiting under 6 weeks | Waiting list | England under 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | 84.4% | 4,160 | 78.3% |
| July 2026 | 88.0% | 5,037 | 80.4% |
| June 2026 | 89.8% | 6,019 | 80.1% |
| May 2026 | 92.3% | 5,662 | 79.5% |
| April 2026 | 92.3% | 5,849 | 78.1% |
| March 2026 | 93.2% | 5,229 | 82.3% |
| February 2026 | 93.8% | 4,354 | 83.6% |
Ultrasound waiting list at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
73.5%waiting under 6 weeks
7,008people on the ultrasound waiting list
1,860waiting 6 weeks or more
32waiting 13 weeks or more
At the end of August 2026, 7,008 people were waiting for an non-obstetric ultrasound at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. 73.5% had been waiting less than 6 weeks, which is 4.8 points below the England figure of 78.3% and 6.5 points below the London figure of 80.0%. 32 people (0.5%) had waited 13 weeks or more.
How long people on the ultrasound list had waited
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital: % waiting under 6 weeks for ultrasound England
| Month | Waiting under 6 weeks | Waiting list | England under 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | 73.5% | 7,008 | 78.3% |
| July 2026 | 78.2% | 7,671 | 80.4% |
| June 2026 | 81.1% | 7,564 | 80.1% |
| May 2026 | 80.1% | 7,628 | 79.5% |
| April 2026 | 73.7% | 7,619 | 78.1% |
| March 2026 | 78.5% | 7,403 | 82.3% |
| February 2026 | 86.9% | 7,047 | 83.6% |
How Westminster compares
| Area | Under 6 weeks | Waiting list | 13+ weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust | 84.4% | 4,160 | 80 |
| Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust | 73.5% | 7,008 | 32 |
| London region | 80.0% | 112,903 | 2,603 |
| England | 78.3% | 648,630 | 30,620 |
Nearby hospital trusts for non-obstetric ultrasounds
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croydon Health Services NHS Trust | about 9 miles | 100.0% | 4,817 | 0 |
| Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust | about 13 miles | 99.2% | 7,081 | 2 |
| Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust | about 25 miles | 98.8% | 2,654 | 27 |
| Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust | about 5 miles | 97.9% | 3,903 | 0 |
| Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust | about 19 miles | 95.2% | 8,431 | 68 |
| University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | about 3 miles | 95.0% | 1,863 | 10 |
| Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust | about 16 miles | 88.1% | 8,880 | 3 |
| Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust | about 3 miles | 82.1% | 12,588 | 50 |
| Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | about 22 miles | 67.3% | 6,326 | 12 |
| Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust | about 7 miles | 61.2% | 12,569 | 519 |
Ultrasound waits in nearby towns
| Nearby town | Distance | Main trust or board | Ultrasound under 6 weeks | Waiting list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camden | 3 miles | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust | 82.1% | 12,588 |
| Hackney | 5 miles | Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust | 97.9% | 3,903 |
| Greenwich | 7 miles | Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust | 61.2% | 12,569 |
| Croydon | 9 miles | Croydon Health Services NHS Trust | 100.0% | 4,817 |
| Epsom | 13 miles | Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust | 99.2% | 7,081 |
| Dartford | 16 miles | Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust | 88.1% | 8,880 |
| Slough | 19 miles | Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust | 95.2% | 8,431 |
| Woking | 22 miles | Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 67.3% | 6,326 |
More for Westminster: all waiting times · A&E waiting times in Westminster · MRI scan waiting times in Westminster · CT scan waiting times in Westminster · Endoscopy waiting times in Westminster. National picture: Ultrasound 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 ultrasound in Westminster?
At the end of August 2026, 84.4% of the 4,160 people waiting for an ultrasound at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust had waited under 6 weeks, and 80 had waited 13 weeks or more. The England figure was 78.3% under 6 weeks.
Are ultrasound waits in Westminster getting shorter?
The share waiting under 6 weeks at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust was 93.8% in February 2026 and 84.4% in August 2026, down 9.4 points.
Can I have my ultrasound 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 ultrasounds in NHS England’s Aug 2026 data is Mile End Hospital CDC, about 5 miles from Westminster.
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.