Ultrasound – York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NOT LIVE
2 in 3 (68.0%)
people on the ultrasound waiting list had waited under 6 weeks (5,177 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 York
How long people are waiting for an non-obstetric ultrasound at the hospital trust serving York, from NHS England’s monthly diagnostics (DM01) statistics for August 2026.
York: local hospitals and referrals
- Nearest York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals hospital: York Hospital (YO31 8HE), under a mile from central York.
- Usually referred to: patients in York are usually referred to York and Scarborough Teaching 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 ultrasounds: Askham Bar CDC (YO24 1LW), about 2 miles away. Source: NHS England CDC activity data, Aug 2026.
- Integrated care board: NHS Humber and North Yorkshire ICB.
- A nearby alternative: Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust, about 19 miles away, where 92.3% 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 York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
68.0%waiting under 6 weeks
5,177people on the ultrasound waiting list
1,659waiting 6 weeks or more
148waiting 13 weeks or more
At the end of August 2026, 5,177 people were waiting for an non-obstetric ultrasound at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. 68.0% had been waiting less than 6 weeks, which is 10.3 points below the England figure of 78.3% and 9.8 points below the North East and Yorkshire figure of 77.8%. 148 people (2.9%) had waited 13 weeks or more.
How long people on the ultrasound list had waited
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals: % waiting under 6 weeks for ultrasound England
| Month | Waiting under 6 weeks | Waiting list | England under 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | 68.0% | 5,177 | 78.3% |
| July 2026 | 67.9% | 5,238 | 80.4% |
| June 2026 | 69.8% | 5,100 | 80.1% |
| May 2026 | 72.3% | 4,453 | 79.5% |
| April 2026 | 78.4% | 4,214 | 78.1% |
| March 2026 | 85.5% | 3,979 | 82.3% |
| February 2026 | 75.9% | 3,446 | 83.6% |
How York compares
| Area | Under 6 weeks | Waiting list | 13+ weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 68.0% | 5,177 | 148 |
| North East and Yorkshire region | 77.8% | 89,123 | 6,260 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust | about 38 miles | 100.0% | 1,342 | 0 |
| Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | about 29 miles | 99.2% | 1,063 | 1 |
| Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust | about 26 miles | 98.9% | 4,010 | 1 |
| Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | about 30 miles | 97.5% | 3,419 | 3 |
| Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | about 57 miles | 97.1% | 2,664 | 1 |
| East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust | about 49 miles | 95.0% | 5,868 | 32 |
| Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust | about 19 miles | 92.3% | 1,529 | 13 |
| Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust | about 52 miles | 87.2% | 3,854 | 35 |
| Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust | about 22 miles | 82.2% | 5,988 | 19 |
| Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | about 43 miles | 34.3% | 13,625 | 5,459 |
Ultrasound waits in nearby towns
| Nearby town | Distance | Main trust or board | Ultrasound under 6 weeks | Waiting list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrogate | 19 miles | Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust | 92.3% | 1,529 |
| Leeds | 22 miles | Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust | 82.2% | 5,988 |
| Wakefield | 26 miles | Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust | 98.9% | 4,010 |
| Bradford | 29 miles | Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 99.2% | 1,063 |
| Doncaster | 30 miles | Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 97.5% | 3,419 |
| Scarborough | 35 miles | York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 68.0% | 5,177 |
| Rotherham | 38 miles | The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust | 100.0% | 1,342 |
| Sheffield | 43 miles | Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 34.3% | 13,625 |
More for York: all waiting times · A&E waiting times in York · MRI scan waiting times in York · CT scan waiting times in York · Endoscopy waiting times in York. 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 York?
At the end of August 2026, 68.0% of the 5,177 people waiting for an ultrasound at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust had waited under 6 weeks, and 148 had waited 13 weeks or more. The England figure was 78.3% under 6 weeks.
Are ultrasound waits in York getting shorter?
The share waiting under 6 weeks at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was 75.9% in February 2026 and 68.0% in August 2026, down 7.9 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 Askham Bar CDC, about 2 miles from York.
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.