CT scan – NHS Lanarkshire NOT LIVE
9 in 10 (91.2%)
people on the CT scan waiting list had waited 6 weeks or less (1,928 waiting).
Official monthly figure for Jun 2026 · Public Health Scotland
Scotland diagnostics data for June 2026, published 25 August 2026 · Page updated 2 November 2026
CT scan waiting times in Hamilton
Waiting times for CT scans at NHS Lanarkshire, which serves Hamilton, Scotland.
These are Scotland figures, not NHS England data. Health services in Scotland are run separately and publish their own statistics, which use different definitions. Figures here come from Public Health Scotland (open data at opendata.nhs.scot).
Hamilton: local hospitals and referrals
- Local NHS organisation: Hamilton is served by NHS Lanarkshire, which runs its hospitals and decides where patients are referred.
- Nearest emergency departments: University Hospital Wishaw (NHS Lanarkshire), about 4 miles away; University Hospital Monklands (NHS Lanarkshire), about 6 miles away.
- Where to check your own referral: your GP or the hospital booking team at NHS Lanarkshire can tell you where you would be seen and your expected wait.
- Official source: Public Health Scotland (open data at opendata.nhs.scot).
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 NHS Lanarkshire
At the end of the month (June 2026), 1,928 people were waiting for a CT scan at NHS Lanarkshire, of whom 169 (8.8%) had waited more than 6 weeks. Across Scotland the figure was 9.3%; a lower percentage is better. Scottish diagnostic figures count people waiting more than 6 weeks (42 days) at the end of the month, from Public Health Scotland.
NHS Lanarkshire: % waiting over 6 weeks for CT Scotland
| Month | NHS Lanarkshire % over 6 weeks | Scotland % over 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 8.8% | 9.3% |
| May 2026 | 6.7% | 9.7% |
| April 2026 | 6.4% | 12.6% |
| March 2026 | 0.0% | 13.1% |
| February 2026 | 1.4% | 16.5% |
| January 2026 | 3.9% | 21.7% |
| Health board | % over 6 weeks |
|---|---|
| NHS Orkney | 0.0% |
| NHS Fife | 0.5% |
| NHS Borders | 2.2% |
| NHS Grampian | 5.2% |
| NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde | 5.8% |
| NHS Western Isles | 6.3% |
| NHS Dumfries and Galloway | 7.6% |
| NHS Ayrshire and Arran | 8.1% |
| NHS Lanarkshire | 8.8% |
| NHS Shetland | 9.5% |
| NHS Lothian | 12.6% |
| NHS Tayside | 13.0% |
| NHS Forth Valley | 17.2% |
| NHS Highland | 27.2% |
| Golden Jubilee National Hospital | 27.4% |
CT scan waits in nearby towns
| Nearby town | Distance | Main trust or board | CT waiting over 6 weeks | Waiting list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Kilbride | 6 miles | NHS Lanarkshire | 8.8% | 1,928 |
| Glasgow | 10 miles | NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde | 5.8% | 5,294 |
| Dunfermline | 30 miles | NHS Fife | 0.5% | 743 |
| Edinburgh | 35 miles | NHS Lothian | 12.6% | 2,697 |
| Kirkcaldy | 41 miles | NHS Fife | 0.5% | 743 |
More for Hamilton: all waiting times · MRI scan waiting times in Hamilton · Ultrasound waiting times in Hamilton · Endoscopy waiting times in Hamilton. England comparison: CT scan waiting times in England.
Sources and dates
| Official statistics | Reporting period | Published | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health Scotland: Scotland diagnostic waiting times (key tests) | June 2026 | 25 August 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 Hamilton?
8.8% of the 1,928 people waiting for a CT scan at NHS Lanarkshire had waited more than 6 weeks (June 2026), compared with 9.3% across Scotland.
Why is this not the same measure as England?
Scottish diagnostic figures count people waiting more than 6 weeks (42 days) at the end of the month, from Public Health Scotland. England reports the share waiting under 6 weeks from NHS England’s DM01 return.
Where do these figures come from?
From Public Health Scotland (open data at opendata.nhs.scot), published under the Open Government Licence.