This page shows current waiting times for diagnostic tests, such as scans, endoscopy procedures and other investigations you may have been referred for (for example, an MRI scan, ultrasound, or a colonoscopy). These tests help us to confirm or rule out possible conditions so we can plan the most appropriate care for you.
Waiting times vary depending on your individual needs and the type of test required.
Endoscopy
This information was last updated on 3 October 2025.
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Gastroscopy
| Clinic type | Current wait time (weeks) | Locations |
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| Urgent | 17 | West Suffolk Hospital |
| Routine | 19 | West Suffolk Hospital |
Colonoscopy
| Clinic type | Current wait time (weeks) | Locations |
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| Urgent | 17 | West Suffolk Hospital |
| Routine | 21 | West Suffolk Hospital |
Flexible sigmoidoscopy
| Clinic type | Current wait time (weeks) | Locations |
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| Urgent | 20 | West Suffolk Hospital |
| Routine | 22 | West Suffolk Hospital |
Radiology
This information was last updated on 1 December 2025.
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Ultrasound
| Clinic type | Current wait time (weeks) | Locations |
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| General | 25 | West Suffolk Hospital, Newmarket Hospital, Thetford Health Living Centre, Sudbury Health Centre, Botesdale |
| Musculoskeletal | 20 | West Suffolk Hospital |
| Gynaecological | 19 | West Suffolk Hospital, Newmarket Hospital, Thetford Health Living Centre, Sudbury Health Centre, Botesdale |
| Guided Biopsy | 2 | West Suffolk Hospital |
| Neck | 12 | West Suffolk Hospital |
MRI
| Clinic type | Current wait time (weeks) | Locations |
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| Urgent | 2-4 | West Suffolk Hospital |
| Routine | 7 | West Suffolk Hospital |
CT
| Clinic type | Current wait time (weeks) | Locations |
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| Urgent | 1-2 | West Suffolk Hospital |
| Routine | 4 | West Suffolk Hospital |
