Community diagnostic centres improve efficiency within the NHS and reduce hospital pressures, say health leaders

Responding to the government's announcement that more patients will be able to access tests, scans and checks at 100 additional community diagnostic centres, Rory Deighton, acute director at the NHS Confederation, said:

“We welcome this announcement as NHS leaders know first hand that community diagnostic centres (CDCs) can help speed up access for patients, further improve efficiency within the NHS, and reduce hospital pressures.  

“They also know they can help to cut waiting times, enhance early diagnosis, and tackle health inequalities and are a great example of why investing capital to boost modern equipment and estate is vital.

“NHS services like these available to patients 12 hours a day and seven days a week are key, and it will be important to have the staff available to manage the CDCs and form multidisciplinary teams to help with patient care.”