Wales diagnostics data for August 2026, published 22 October 2026
Endoscopy waiting times in Swansea
Waiting times for endoscopys at Swansea Bay University Health Board, which serves Swansea, Wales.
These are Wales figures, not NHS England data. Health services in Wales are run separately and publish their own statistics, which use different definitions. Figures here come from StatsWales and the Welsh Government NHS activity and performance summary.
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.
At the end of the month (August 2026), 1,844 people were waiting for an endoscopy at Swansea Bay University Health Board, of whom 914 (49.6%) had waited more than 8 weeks. Across Wales the figure was 40.5%; a lower percentage is better. Welsh diagnostic figures use an 8-week measure (people waiting more than 8 weeks), not the 6-week measure used in England and Scotland, so the numbers are not directly comparable.
Swansea Bay UHB: % waiting over 8 weeks for endoscopy Wales
| Month | Swansea Bay UHB % over 8 weeks | Wales % over 8 weeks |
|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | 49.6% | 40.5% |
| July 2026 | 48.0% | 36.8% |
| June 2026 | 50.0% | 36.7% |
| May 2026 | 43.9% | 36.7% |
| April 2026 | 27.6% | 32.1% |
| March 2026 | 16.8% | 29.0% |
| February 2026 | 36.1% | 40.3% |
| Health board | % over 8 weeks |
|---|---|
| Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board | 3.4% |
| Hywel Dda University Health Board | 5.4% |
| Powys Teaching Health Board | 6.7% |
| Aneurin Bevan University Health Board | 6.8% |
| Swansea Bay University Health Board | 49.6% |
| Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board | 54.4% |
| Cardiff and Vale University Health Board | 63.5% |
Endoscopy waits in nearby towns
| Nearby town | Distance | Main trust or board | Endoscopy waiting over 8 weeks | Waiting list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontypridd | 26 miles | Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board | 3.4% | 1,767 |
| Cardiff | 34 miles | Cardiff and Vale University Health Board | 63.5% | 3,613 |
| Newport | 40 miles | Aneurin Bevan University Health Board | 6.8% | 1,577 |
| Bangor (Gwynedd) | 112 miles | Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board | 54.4% | 3,501 |
| Flint | 118 miles | Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board | 54.4% | 3,501 |
More for Swansea: all waiting times · MRI · CT · Ultrasound. England comparison: Endoscopy waiting times in England.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait for an endoscopy in Swansea?
49.6% of the 1,844 people waiting at Swansea Bay University Health Board had waited more than 8 weeks (August 2026), compared with 40.5% across Wales.
Why is this not the same measure as England?
Welsh diagnostic figures use an 8-week measure (people waiting more than 8 weeks), not the 6-week measure used in England and Scotland, so the numbers are not directly comparable. England reports the share waiting under 6 weeks from NHS England’s DM01 return.
Where do these figures come from?
From StatsWales and the Welsh Government NHS activity and performance summary, published under the Open Government Licence.