Diagnostics (DM01) data for August 2026, published 8 October 2026

Ultrasound waiting times in Camden

Name: Ultrasound waiting times in Camden (August 2026)
Creator: NHS England
License: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/

How long people are waiting for an non-obstetric ultrasound at the hospital trusts serving Camden, from NHS England’s monthly diagnostics (DM01) statistics for August 2026.

Non-obstetric ultrasound uses sound waves to look at organs such as the liver, kidneys, thyroid and pelvis. Pregnancy scans are not included in these figures.

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

82.1%waiting under 6 weeks

12,588people on the ultrasound waiting list

2,255waiting 6 weeks or more

50waiting 13 weeks or more

At the end of August 2026, 12,588 people were waiting for an non-obstetric ultrasound at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. 82.1% had been waiting less than 6 weeks, which is 3.8 points above the England figure of 78.3% and 2.1 points above the London figure of 80.0%. 50 people (0.4%) had waited 13 weeks or more.

How long people on the list had waited

0–1 weeks2,615

1–2 weeks2,253

2–3 weeks1,792

3–4 weeks1,557

4–5 weeks1,196

5–6 weeks920

6–7 weeks602

7–8 weeks577

8–9 weeks396

9–10 weeks274

10–11 weeks197

11–12 weeks110

12–13 weeks49

13+ weeks50

Royal Free London: % waiting under 6 weeks for ultrasound England

Month	Waiting under 6 weeks	Waiting list	England under 6 weeks
August 2026	82.1%	12,588	78.3%
July 2026	83.9%	14,151	80.4%
June 2026	74.4%	14,160	80.1%
May 2026	71.8%	14,462	79.5%
April 2026	72.8%	15,030	78.1%
March 2026	80.6%	15,557	82.3%
February 2026	83.9%	13,763	83.6%

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

95.0%waiting under 6 weeks

1,863people on the ultrasound waiting list

94waiting 6 weeks or more

10waiting 13 weeks or more

At the end of August 2026, 1,863 people were waiting for an non-obstetric ultrasound at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. 95.0% had been waiting less than 6 weeks, which is 16.7 points above the England figure of 78.3% and 15.0 points above the London figure of 80.0%. 10 people (0.5%) had waited 13 weeks or more.

How long people on the list had waited

0–1 weeks457

1–2 weeks434

2–3 weeks375

3–4 weeks187

4–5 weeks184

5–6 weeks132

6–7 weeks29

7–8 weeks28

8–9 weeks23

9–10 weeks1

10–11 weeks1

11–12 weeks2

12–13 weeks0

13+ weeks10

University College London Hospitals: % waiting under 6 weeks for ultrasound England

Month	Waiting under 6 weeks	Waiting list	England under 6 weeks
August 2026	95.0%	1,863	78.3%
July 2026	93.4%	2,041	80.4%
June 2026	93.2%	2,173	80.1%
May 2026	93.0%	2,100	79.5%
April 2026	95.0%	2,401	78.1%
March 2026	94.3%	2,447	82.3%
February 2026	94.2%	2,418	83.6%

How Camden compares

Area	Under 6 weeks	Waiting list	13+ weeks
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust	82.1%	12,588	50
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust	95.0%	1,863	10
London region	80.0%	112,903	2,603
England	78.3%	648,630	30,620

Nearby hospital trusts for non-obstetric ultrasounds

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
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust	about 12 miles	100.0%	4,817	0
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust	about 16 miles	99.2%	7,081	2
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust	about 25 miles	98.8%	2,654	27
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust	about 4 miles	97.9%	3,903	0
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust	about 19 miles	95.2%	8,431	68
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust	about 17 miles	88.1%	8,880	3
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust	about 3 miles	84.4%	4,160	80
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust	about 3 miles	73.5%	7,008	32
Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust	about 24 miles	67.3%	6,326	12
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust	about 8 miles	61.2%	12,569	519

Ultrasound waits in nearby towns

Nearby town	Distance	Main trust or board	Ultrasound under 6 weeks	Waiting list
Westminster	3 miles	Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust	84.4%	4,160
Hackney	4 miles	Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust	97.9%	3,903
Greenwich	8 miles	Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust	61.2%	12,569
Croydon	12 miles	Croydon Health Services NHS Trust	100.0%	4,817
Epsom	16 miles	Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust	99.2%	7,081
Dartford	17 miles	Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust	88.1%	8,880
Slough	19 miles	Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust	95.2%	8,431
Woking	24 miles	Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust	67.3%	6,326

More for Camden: all waiting times · A&E · MRI · CT · Endoscopy. National picture: Ultrasound 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 non-obstetric ultrasound in Camden?

At the end of August 2026, 82.1% of the 12,588 people waiting at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust had waited under 6 weeks, and 50 had waited 13 weeks or more. The England figure was 78.3% under 6 weeks.

Are Ultrasound waits in Camden getting shorter?

The share waiting under 6 weeks at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust was 83.9% in February 2026 and 82.1% in August 2026, down 1.8 points.

Can I have my ultrasound 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.