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NHS Patients Get Faster Tests Closer to Home
21 Oct
Summary
- New community diagnostic centre opens in Portsmouth for faster patient access.
- Centre offers MRI, CT scans, X-rays, ultrasounds, and mammography services.
- Aims to relieve pressure on Queen Alexandra Hospital by decentralizing diagnostics.
A new NHS Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) is now fully operational in Portsmouth, promising faster access to essential medical tests for local residents. This initiative is a key component of the government's decade-long plan to alleviate strain on hospital services.
The centre, a collaboration between Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust and Alliance Medical, offers a wide array of diagnostic services. Patients can access MRI and CT scans, X-rays, ultrasounds, mammography, and sleep studies, alongside services such as phlebotomy, cardiology, and lung function tests.
Designed with patient convenience in mind, the CDC aims to provide a modern, streamlined experience, with free parking as an added benefit. This facility is one of 170 CDCs established across England, with many operating extended hours to accommodate patients' needs and contribute to reducing national waiting times for appointments and procedures.
