CT scan – Somerset NOT LIVE
9 in 10 (93.5%)
people on the CT scan waiting list had waited under 6 weeks (811 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 Yeovil
How long people are waiting for a CT scan at the hospital trust serving Yeovil, from NHS England’s monthly diagnostics (DM01) statistics for August 2026.
Yeovil: local hospitals and referrals
- Nearest Somerset hospital: Yeovil District Hospital (BA21 4AT), under a mile from central Yeovil.
- Usually referred to: patients in Yeovil are usually referred to Somerset 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: Somerset East CDC (BA21 4AT), under a mile away. Source: NHS England CDC activity data, Aug 2026.
- Integrated care board: NHS Somerset ICB.
- A nearby alternative: Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, about 18 miles away, where 92.4% 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 Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
93.5%waiting under 6 weeks
811people on the CT waiting list
53waiting 6 weeks or more
3waiting 13 weeks or more
At the end of August 2026, 811 people were waiting for a CT scan at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. 93.5% had been waiting less than 6 weeks, which is 4.7 points above the England figure of 88.8% and 2.8 points above the South West figure of 90.7%. 3 people (0.4%) had waited 13 weeks or more.
How long people on the CT scan list had waited
Somerset: % waiting under 6 weeks for CT England
| Month | Waiting under 6 weeks | Waiting list | England under 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | 93.5% | 811 | 88.8% |
| July 2026 | 92.9% | 632 | 90.1% |
| June 2026 | 95.1% | 780 | 90.1% |
| May 2026 | 97.7% | 700 | 89.0% |
| April 2026 | 97.0% | 658 | 87.5% |
| March 2026 | 95.2% | 836 | 90.0% |
| February 2026 | 90.3% | 817 | 90.6% |
How Yeovil compares
| Area | Under 6 weeks | Waiting list | 13+ weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset NHS Foundation Trust | 93.5% | 811 | 3 |
| 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 32 miles | 99.7% | 1,576 | 2 |
| Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | about 58 miles | 99.3% | 1,326 | 0 |
| Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust | about 80 miles | 99.2% | 1,163 | 1 |
| Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust | about 33 miles | 97.2% | 1,009 | 0 |
| Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust | about 51 miles | 96.3% | 749 | 1 |
| Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust | about 18 miles | 92.4% | 448 | 0 |
| Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust | about 68 miles | 89.3% | 940 | 0 |
| Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust | about 38 miles | 86.4% | 1,459 | 23 |
| University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust | about 54 miles | 81.5% | 1,099 | 74 |
| University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust | about 77 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester | 18 miles | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust | 92.4% | 448 |
| Bridgwater | 21 miles | Somerset NHS Foundation Trust | 93.5% | 811 |
| Taunton | 21 miles | Somerset NHS Foundation Trust | 93.5% | 811 |
| Weymouth | 24 miles | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust | 92.4% | 448 |
| Poole | 32 miles | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust | 99.7% | 1,576 |
| Bath | 33 miles | Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust | 97.2% | 1,009 |
| Bournemouth | 36 miles | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust | 99.7% | 1,576 |
| Tiverton | 38 miles | Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust | 86.4% | 1,459 |
More for Yeovil: all waiting times · A&E waiting times in Yeovil · MRI scan waiting times in Yeovil · Ultrasound waiting times in Yeovil · Endoscopy waiting times in Yeovil. 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 Yeovil?
At the end of August 2026, 93.5% of the 811 people waiting for a CT scan at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust had waited under 6 weeks, and 3 had waited 13 weeks or more. The England figure was 88.8% under 6 weeks.
Are CT scan waits in Yeovil getting shorter?
The share waiting under 6 weeks at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust was 90.3% in February 2026 and 93.5% in August 2026, up 3.2 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 Somerset East CDC, under a mile from Yeovil.
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.