Diagnostics (DM01) data for August 2026, published 8 October 2026
Endoscopy waiting times in Weymouth
How long people are waiting for an endoscopy at the hospital trust serving Weymouth, 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.
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
At the end of August 2026, 986 people were waiting for an endoscopy at Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. 68.8% had been waiting less than 6 weeks, which is 0.8 points below the England figure of 69.6% and 7.7 points below the South West figure of 76.5%. 85 people (8.6%) had waited 13 weeks or more.
How long people on the list had waited
Dorset County Hospital: % waiting under 6 weeks for endoscopy England
| Month | Waiting under 6 weeks | Waiting list | England under 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | 68.8% | 986 | 69.6% |
| July 2026 | 72.1% | 1,249 | 70.5% |
| June 2026 | 66.5% | 1,565 | 69.4% |
| May 2026 | 60.8% | 1,672 | 69.0% |
| April 2026 | 53.5% | 1,777 | 68.6% |
| March 2026 | 51.2% | 1,773 | 72.2% |
| February 2026 | 46.0% | 1,926 | 72.1% |
How Weymouth compares
| Area | Under 6 weeks | Waiting list | 13+ weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust | 68.8% | 986 | 85 |
| South West region | 76.5% | 19,224 | 941 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust | about 87 miles | 81.1% | 688 | 32 |
| Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust | about 49 miles | 77.4% | 1,058 | 44 |
| University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust | about 22 miles | 76.5% | 2,749 | 159 |
| Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust | about 48 miles | 76.2% | 1,974 | 66 |
| Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust | about 53 miles | 73.7% | 575 | 12 |
| University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust | about 76 miles | 72.9% | 1,345 | 37 |
| University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust | about 50 miles | 67.8% | 1,335 | 224 |
| Somerset NHS Foundation Trust | about 24 miles | 64.9% | 2,328 | 220 |
| Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | about 59 miles | 35.8% | 2,931 | 1,329 |
| Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust | about 61 miles | 28.9% | 2,021 | 1,047 |
Endoscopy waits in nearby towns
| Nearby town | Distance | Main trust or board | Endoscopy under 6 weeks | Waiting list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester | 7 miles | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust | 68.8% | 986 |
| Poole | 22 miles | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust | 76.5% | 2,749 |
| Yeovil | 24 miles | Somerset NHS Foundation Trust | 64.9% | 2,328 |
| Bournemouth | 26 miles | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust | 76.5% | 2,749 |
| Taunton | 40 miles | Somerset NHS Foundation Trust | 64.9% | 2,328 |
| Bridgwater | 43 miles | Somerset NHS Foundation Trust | 64.9% | 2,328 |
| Exeter | 48 miles | Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust | 76.2% | 1,974 |
| Torquay | 49 miles | Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust | 77.4% | 1,058 |
More for Weymouth: 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 Weymouth?
At the end of August 2026, 68.8% of the 986 people waiting at Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust had waited under 6 weeks, and 85 had waited 13 weeks or more. The England figure was 69.6% under 6 weeks.
Are Endoscopy waits in Weymouth getting shorter?
The share waiting under 6 weeks at Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust was 46.0% in February 2026 and 68.8% in August 2026, up 22.8 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.