Cancer pathways
Wandsworth Council is discussing diagnostic waiting times affecting cancer pathways at St George's Trust.
In September 2026, Wandsworth Council's Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee discussed diagnostic waiting times at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which affect the sequence of steps and services a patient with suspected or confirmed cancer experiences. Ms. Kate Slemick, Site CEO, informed the committee that recruitment and retention issues have led to staff shortages and an ultrasound capacity challenge, contributing to these delays.
The committee heard that 15.5% of patients are waiting more than six... for diagnostic scans, a critical part of the patient's journey through diagnosis and treatment for cancer. No further discussions or decisions are currently scheduled regarding this topic in the provided material.
Key facts
- St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust faces diagnostic waiting time challenges. Source
- Wandsworth Council's Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee discussed this on September 21, 2026. Source
- Staff shortages cause an ultrasound capacity challenge. Source
- Ms. Kate Slemick, Site CEO, informed the committee of these issues. Source
- 15.5% of patients are waiting more than six... for diagnostics. Source
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