Our aim is to provide equitable access to high quality diagnostics in a timely manner.
Diagnostics play a key role within our system recovery and is at the centre of disease and patient pathways.
We have made good progress in reducing the waiting times for diagnostics tests post covid, and this continues to be a system priority and focus for our Diagnostics and Cancer Delivery and Improvement Boards.
Outcomes to be achieved
- Reduced waiting times
- Equal access for all patients across our system
- Improved local access to diagnostic services and improved patient experience
- Shared capacity
- Sharing and levelling of resources (staff and equipment)
- A cohesive, system-wide approach to quality improvement, addressing health inequalities
- Improved sustainability and service resilience
- Standardised system pathways with reduced variation
- Maximised economies of scale in procurement
Improved local access to diagnostic services and improved patient experience
The System welcomes NHS England approval for three Community Diagnostics Centres (CDCs) across Birmingham and Solihull, offering appointments seven days a week, from 8am-8pm, with free parking.
Our Community Diagnostic Centres offer a range of diagnostics services such as ultrasound, MRI, CT, X-Ray, cardiology tests, respiratory tests and phlebotomy.
CDCs in Birmingham and Solihull
- Washwood Heath Community Diagnostic Centre
- North Solihull Community Diagnostic Centre
- South Birmingham Community Diagnostic Centre
- More information coming soon
Learn about new GP direct access to the community endoscopy service here.
For more information, please email nhsbsolicb.bsolcancerteam@nhs.net