Tomography: Waiting Lists
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to reduce the waiting times for (a) MRI and (b) CT scan appointments.
Answered by Karin Smyth
The Department recognises that too many patients are waiting too long for diagnostic services, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) scans, and we are determined to change this. We have demonstrated our commitment to transforming diagnostics through a £2.3 billion investment into diagnostic capacity, which will provide the National Health Service with the tools they need to diagnose cancer faster and earlier.
In April, we announced our plan to open four new community diagnostic centres (CDCs) during the 2026/27 period and the expanding and enhancement of 32 existing CDCs using a £237 million of investment. This investment will help to tackle waiting times for MRI and CT scanners and will bring care closer to the community.
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