Diagnostics (DM01) data for August 2026, published 8 October 2026
Endoscopy waiting times in Burnley
How long people are waiting for an endoscopy at the hospital trust serving Burnley, from NHS England’s monthly diagnostics (DM01) statistics for August 2026.
Endoscopy here combines the four NHS England endoscopy tests: colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, cystoscopy and gastroscopy, where a thin camera is used to look inside the body.
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
At the end of August 2026, 1,682 people were waiting for an endoscopy at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust. 95.7% had been waiting less than 6 weeks, which is 26.1 points above the England figure of 69.6% and 20.3 points above the North West figure of 75.4%. 25 people (1.5%) had waited 13 weeks or more.
How long people on the list had waited
East Lancashire Hospitals: % waiting under 6 weeks for endoscopy England
| Month | Waiting under 6 weeks | Waiting list | England under 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | 95.7% | 1,682 | 69.6% |
| July 2026 | 97.1% | 1,739 | 70.5% |
| June 2026 | 95.9% | 2,023 | 69.4% |
| May 2026 | 95.5% | 2,180 | 69.0% |
| April 2026 | 95.7% | 2,173 | 68.6% |
| March 2026 | 96.8% | 1,959 | 72.2% |
| February 2026 | 97.1% | 1,569 | 72.1% |
How Burnley compares
| Area | Under 6 weeks | Waiting list | 13+ weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust | 95.7% | 1,682 | 25 |
| North West region | 75.4% | 29,000 | 1,963 |
| England | 69.6% | 197,640 | 26,159 |
Nearby hospital trusts for endoscopys
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust | about 31 miles | 99.5% | 1,389 | 1 |
| Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust | about 32 miles | 94.9% | 374 | 6 |
| Bolton NHS Foundation Trust | about 16 miles | 94.8% | 983 | 16 |
| Stockport NHS Foundation Trust | about 26 miles | 94.7% | 739 | 5 |
| Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | about 20 miles | 88.9% | 675 | 20 |
| Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | about 19 miles | 83.1% | 527 | 30 |
| Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust | about 31 miles | 81.1% | 2,162 | 45 |
| Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust | about 21 miles | 81.0% | 3,032 | 300 |
| Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust | about 28 miles | 76.5% | 1,030 | 184 |
| Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust | about 21 miles | 58.3% | 4,724 | 776 |
Endoscopy waits in nearby towns
| Nearby town | Distance | Main trust or board | Endoscopy under 6 weeks | Waiting list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburn | 10 miles | East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust | 95.7% | 1,682 |
| Bolton | 16 miles | Bolton NHS Foundation Trust | 94.8% | 983 |
| Preston | 19 miles | Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 83.1% | 527 |
| Bradford | 20 miles | Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 88.9% | 675 |
| Salford | 21 miles | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust | 58.3% | 4,724 |
| Manchester | 21 miles | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust | 81.0% | 3,032 |
| Stockport | 26 miles | Stockport NHS Foundation Trust | 94.7% | 739 |
| Leeds | 28 miles | Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust | 76.5% | 1,030 |
More for Burnley: all waiting times · A&E · MRI · CT · Ultrasound. National picture: Endoscopy 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 endoscopy in Burnley?
At the end of August 2026, 95.7% of the 1,682 people waiting at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust had waited under 6 weeks, and 25 had waited 13 weeks or more. The England figure was 69.6% under 6 weeks.
Are Endoscopy waits in Burnley getting shorter?
The share waiting under 6 weeks at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust was 97.1% in February 2026 and 95.7% in August 2026, down 1.4 points.
Can I have my endoscopy 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.
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.