Diagnostic test waiting times
St George's Trust faces diagnostic waiting time challenges for ultrasound scans due to staff shortages, discussed by Wandsworth Council.
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is currently grappling with significant diagnostic waiting times, particularly for non-obstetric ultrasound scans. This challenge, driven by staff shortages, was highlighted to Wandsworth Council's Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee in September 2026 by Ms. Kate Slemick, Site CEO of St George's Trust.
Diagnostic test waiting times refer to the duration patients wait for tests like scans after referral. A report to the committee noted that 15.5% of patients are waiting more than six... for ultrasound scans, indicating a capacity challenge.
Key facts
- St George's Trust faces diagnostic waiting time challenges for non-obstetric ultrasound scans. Source
- Staff shortages are driving these diagnostic waiting times at St George's Trust. Source
- Wandsworth Council's Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee discussed this on September 21, 2026. Source
- 15.5% of patients are waiting more than six... for ultrasound scans. Source
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