Diagnostics (DM01) data for August 2026, published 8 October 2026
Ultrasound waiting times in Eastbourne
How long people are waiting for an non-obstetric ultrasound at the hospital trust serving Eastbourne, 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.
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
At the end of August 2026, 1,711 people were waiting for an non-obstetric ultrasound at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. 99.2% had been waiting less than 6 weeks, which is 20.9 points above the England figure of 78.3% and 20.0 points above the South East figure of 79.2%. 0 people (0.0%) had waited 13 weeks or more.
How long people on the list had waited
East Sussex Healthcare: % waiting under 6 weeks for ultrasound England
| Month | Waiting under 6 weeks | Waiting list | England under 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | 99.2% | 1,711 | 78.3% |
| July 2026 | 98.9% | 2,066 | 80.4% |
| June 2026 | 94.4% | 2,245 | 80.1% |
| May 2026 | 87.5% | 2,663 | 79.5% |
| April 2026 | 72.4% | 3,906 | 78.1% |
| March 2026 | 80.2% | 4,366 | 82.3% |
| February 2026 | 91.6% | 3,695 | 83.6% |
How Eastbourne compares
| Area | Under 6 weeks | Waiting list | 13+ weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust | 99.2% | 1,711 | 0 |
| South East region | 79.2% | 129,151 | 8,460 |
| 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 45 miles | 100.0% | 4,817 | 0 |
| Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust | about 49 miles | 99.3% | 2,326 | 0 |
| Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust | about 45 miles | 99.2% | 7,081 | 2 |
| University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust | about 14 miles | 91.3% | 7,115 | 10 |
| Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust | about 47 miles | 88.1% | 8,880 | 3 |
| Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust | about 36 miles | 79.8% | 5,547 | 0 |
| Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust | about 31 miles | 72.4% | 4,131 | 207 |
| Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | about 53 miles | 67.3% | 6,326 | 12 |
| Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust | about 50 miles | 61.2% | 12,569 | 519 |
| East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust | about 37 miles | 32.2% | 11,064 | 3,904 |
Ultrasound waits in nearby towns
| Nearby town | Distance | Main trust or board | Ultrasound under 6 weeks | Waiting list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewes | 14 miles | University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust | 91.3% | 7,115 |
| Hastings | 14 miles | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust | 99.2% | 1,711 |
| Brighton | 19 miles | University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust | 91.3% | 7,115 |
| Worthing | 29 miles | University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust | 91.3% | 7,115 |
| Crawley | 31 miles | Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust | 72.4% | 4,131 |
| Maidstone | 36 miles | Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust | 79.8% | 5,547 |
| Ashford | 37 miles | East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust | 32.2% | 11,064 |
| Croydon | 45 miles | Croydon Health Services NHS Trust | 100.0% | 4,817 |
More for Eastbourne: 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 Eastbourne?
At the end of August 2026, 99.2% of the 1,711 people waiting at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust had waited under 6 weeks, and 0 had waited 13 weeks or more. The England figure was 78.3% under 6 weeks.
Are Ultrasound waits in Eastbourne getting shorter?
The share waiting under 6 weeks at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust was 91.6% in February 2026 and 99.2% in August 2026, up 7.6 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.