CT scan – Cardiff and Vale University Health Board NOT LIVE
3 in 5 (58.2%)
people on the CT scan waiting list had waited 8 weeks or less (2,888 waiting).
Official monthly figure for Aug 2026 · Welsh Government (StatsWales)
Wales diagnostics data for August 2026, published 22 October 2026 · Page updated 2 November 2026
CT scan waiting times in Cardiff
Waiting times for CT scans at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, which serves Cardiff, 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.
Cardiff: local hospitals and referrals
- Local NHS organisation: Cardiff is served by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, which runs its hospitals and decides where patients are referred.
- Where to check your own referral: your GP or the hospital booking team at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board can tell you where you would be seen and your expected wait.
- Official source: StatsWales and the Welsh Government NHS activity and performance summary.
What is a CT scan?
A CT (computed tomography) scan uses X-rays and a computer to make cross-section images of the body. It is quick and widely used for the chest, abdomen, head and to stage cancer.
CT scan waiting list at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
At the end of the month (August 2026), 2,888 people were waiting for a CT scan at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, of whom 1,206 (41.8%) had waited more than 8 weeks. Across Wales the figure was 21.7%; 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.
Cardiff and Vale UHB: % waiting over 8 weeks for CT Wales
| Month | Cardiff and Vale UHB % over 8 weeks | Wales % over 8 weeks |
|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | 41.8% | 21.7% |
| July 2026 | 32.5% | 20.0% |
| June 2026 | 29.2% | 22.7% |
| May 2026 | 25.0% | 24.8% |
| April 2026 | 22.9% | 19.1% |
| March 2026 | 13.3% | 14.4% |
| February 2026 | 28.9% | 20.4% |
| Health board | % over 8 weeks |
|---|---|
| Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board | 1.2% |
| Hywel Dda University Health Board | 1.4% |
| Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board | 7.2% |
| Aneurin Bevan University Health Board | 13.5% |
| Swansea Bay University Health Board | 29.6% |
| Cardiff and Vale University Health Board | 41.8% |
CT scan waits in nearby towns
| Nearby town | Distance | Main trust or board | CT waiting over 8 weeks | Waiting list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport | 10 miles | Aneurin Bevan University Health Board | 13.5% | 3,308 |
| Pontypridd | 11 miles | Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board | 1.2% | 692 |
| Swansea | 34 miles | Swansea Bay University Health Board | 29.6% | 2,764 |
More for Cardiff: all waiting times · MRI scan waiting times in Cardiff · Ultrasound waiting times in Cardiff · Endoscopy waiting times in Cardiff. England comparison: CT scan waiting times in England.
Sources and dates
| Official statistics | Reporting period | Published | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welsh Government (StatsWales): Wales emergency department and diagnostic waiting times (diagnostics) | August 2026 | 22 October 2026 | Official source |
This page was last updated on 2 November 2026. The reporting period is the time the figures describe; the published date is when the official publisher released them. These figures describe people who were already waiting or attending during the reporting period. They are not a forecast or a guarantee of how long someone referred now will wait: that depends on clinical urgency, the hospital and the service.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait for a CT scan in Cardiff?
41.8% of the 2,888 people waiting for a CT scan at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board had waited more than 8 weeks (August 2026), compared with 21.7% 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.