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New Scan Centre Opens to Slash NHS Waiting Times
19 Aug
Summary
- A new £17.8m centre can process 25,000 MRI and CT scans annually.
- The facility in Bridgwater aims to reduce waiting times across the county.
- This is the third diagnostic unit opened in the region by the trust.
A significant new £17.8 million diagnostic centre has been established in Bridgwater, with funding secured from NHS England. This state-of-the-art facility is designed to enhance medical imaging services by processing up to 25,000 MRI and CT scans each year.
The new centre's primary objective is to alleviate pressure on existing hospital services across the county. By relocating scan capacity, NHS Somerset Foundation Trust anticipates a substantial reduction in patient waiting times for essential diagnostic procedures.
This opening represents a key expansion of diagnostic services in the region, as it is the third such dedicated unit. Similar facilities have already been successfully implemented in Taunton and Yeovil, demonstrating a strategic approach to improving healthcare access.
Adam Turner, head of imaging at the trust, emphasized the centre's role in addressing the current backlog of scans and lengthy waiting lists. The facility is expected to play a vital part in streamlining patient care and improving efficiency within the NHS.
