CT scan waiting times in Woking

Woking is located in Surrey, England. Residents of Woking who are referred for a CT scan typically receive their imaging through ASHFORD AND ST PETER'S HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST.

About this data

CT scan waiting time figures on this page are published at NHS trust level, not individual hospitals. For Woking, CT services are provided by ASHFORD AND ST PETER'S HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, and the figures shown reflect all CT patients waiting within this trust.

These figures do not show individual hospital-site waiting times and cannot predict how long a specific patient will wait.

Current CT scan waiting times

CT scan waiting list for ASHFORD AND ST PETER'S HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUSTNovember 2025
Total patients waiting for CT scan549
Patients waiting over 6 weeks14
Percentage waiting over 6 weeks2.6%
Patients waiting 13 weeks or more0
Reporting periodNovember 2025
NHS trustASHFORD AND ST PETER'S HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Summary: Based on published NHS trust-level data, most patients are waiting under 6 weeks for a CT scan.

What this means for patients in Woking

The figures above show how many patients are currently waiting for a CT scan at ASHFORD AND ST PETER'S HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST. These are threshold-based counts, showing the number of patients in different waiting bands at the end of the reporting period.

CT scan waiting times can vary depending on local demand, available scanner capacity, and staffing. Your individual wait may be shorter or longer than these figures suggest, depending on the clinical urgency of your referral.

Urgent referrals (for example, those where cancer is suspected) are prioritised and typically seen faster than routine referrals. If you have concerns about your wait, contact your GP or the hospital's booking team.

How CT referrals work for residents of Woking

CT scans are typically arranged following a referral from your GP or a hospital consultant. Once referred, you will be added to the waiting list at ASHFORD AND ST PETER'S HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (or another provider if you exercise patient choice).

The trust may offer CT appointments at different hospital sites within their area. Depending on availability, you may be offered an appointment at a location that is not your nearest hospital. This is sometimes done to reduce waiting times.

If you have specific requirements or constraints (mobility, transport, time of day), discuss these with the booking team when arranging your appointment.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the CT scan waiting time in Woking?

CT scan waiting times in Woking depend on the current demand at ASHFORD AND ST PETER'S HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST. The data shown on this page reflects the number of patients waiting at different time thresholds (under 6 weeks, over 6 weeks, and 13+ weeks) as of November 2025. Exact individual waiting times depend on clinical urgency and appointment availability.

Which NHS trust provides CT scans for Woking?

Residents of Woking typically receive CT scans through ASHFORD AND ST PETER'S HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST. This trust may operate CT scanning services at one or more hospital sites in the area.

Do people from Woking have to travel for a CT scan?

CT scans for Woking residents are provided by ASHFORD AND ST PETER'S HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, which may have CT facilities at multiple hospital sites. Patients may be offered appointments at different locations within the trust area depending on availability.

Why are CT scan waits different in nearby towns?

CT scan waiting times can vary between towns because different NHS trusts manage their own diagnostic services. Factors include local demand, equipment capacity, staffing levels, and referral volumes. Towns served by the same NHS trust will generally have similar waiting times.

Can patients from Woking choose where to have their CT scan?

Under NHS patient choice, patients may be able to choose an alternative provider for their CT scan. Discuss options with your GP or the referring clinician. Wait times at other providers may differ from those at ASHFORD AND ST PETER'S HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST.

Nearby towns served by ASHFORD AND ST PETER'S HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

The following towns are also served by ASHFORD AND ST PETER'S HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST and may have similar CT scan waiting times:

Data sources

CT scan waiting time data is sourced from the NHS England DM01 Diagnostic Waiting Times and Activity dataset, published monthly under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Data shown is from the November 2025 reporting period.

Important: This page provides general information about CT scan waiting times and does not constitute medical advice. Individual waiting times depend on clinical urgency and local factors. Contact your GP or the hospital for advice about your specific situation.

Last updated: January 2026