Emergency care
Wandsworth Council is examining diagnostic waiting times at St George's Trust, driven by staff shortages.
Wandsworth Council's Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee heard in September 2026 that St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is experiencing significant diagnostic waiting times. Ms. Kate Slemick, Site CEO of St George's Trust, informed the committee that recruitment and retention issues are causing staff shortages, particularly affecting non-obstetric ultrasound scans.
This challenge, impacting the provision of immediate medical treatment for acute illnesses or injuries, means 15.5% of patients face extended waits for diagnoses. No further meetings on emergency care are currently scheduled across the councils.
Key facts
- St George's Trust faces diagnostic waiting time challenges due to staff shortages. Source
- Wandsworth Council's Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee discussed this in September 2026. Source
- Ms. Kate Slemick, Site CEO of St George's Trust, reported recruitment and retention issues. Source
- Non-obstetric ultrasound scans are particularly affected by capacity challenges. Source
- 15.5% of patients face extended waits for diagnostic scans at St George's Trust. Source
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