MRI scan – Aneurin Bevan University Health Board NOT LIVE
More than 8 in 10 (83.7%)
people on the MRI scan waiting list had waited 8 weeks or less (3,135 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
MRI scan waiting times in Newport
Waiting times for MRI scans at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, which serves Newport, 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.
Newport: local hospitals and referrals
- Local NHS organisation: Newport is served by Aneurin Bevan 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 Aneurin Bevan 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 an MRI scan?
An MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan uses strong magnets and radio waves to make detailed pictures of organs, joints, the brain and spine. It does not use X-rays.
MRI scan waiting list at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
At the end of the month (August 2026), 3,135 people were waiting for an MRI scan at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, of whom 511 (16.3%) had waited more than 8 weeks. Across Wales the figure was 26.8%; 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.
Aneurin Bevan UHB: % waiting over 8 weeks for MRI Wales
| Month | Aneurin Bevan UHB % over 8 weeks | Wales % over 8 weeks |
|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | 16.3% | 26.8% |
| July 2026 | 19.4% | 24.3% |
| June 2026 | 12.5% | 28.9% |
| May 2026 | 5.9% | 25.3% |
| April 2026 | 5.8% | 16.6% |
| March 2026 | 2.3% | 15.8% |
| February 2026 | 3.3% | 22.7% |
| Health board | % over 8 weeks |
|---|---|
| Swansea Bay University Health Board | 6.6% |
| Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board | 9.0% |
| Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board | 9.7% |
| Aneurin Bevan University Health Board | 16.3% |
| Cardiff and Vale University Health Board | 42.1% |
| Hywel Dda University Health Board | 45.5% |
MRI scan waits in nearby towns
| Nearby town | Distance | Main trust or board | MRI waiting over 8 weeks | Waiting list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff | 10 miles | Cardiff and Vale University Health Board | 42.1% | 4,027 |
| Pontypridd | 15 miles | Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board | 9.0% | 2,700 |
| Swansea | 40 miles | Swansea Bay University Health Board | 6.6% | 2,152 |
More for Newport: all waiting times · CT scan waiting times in Newport · Ultrasound waiting times in Newport · Endoscopy waiting times in Newport. England comparison: MRI 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 an MRI scan in Newport?
16.3% of the 3,135 people waiting for an MRI scan at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board had waited more than 8 weeks (August 2026), compared with 26.8% 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.