From NHS waiting times – diagnostics Waits for key diagnostic tests, published today:
At 30 September 2026, the total waiting list size (number of ongoing waits) for the eight key diagnostic tests combined was 111,561.
The statistics are not based on identical data but are broadly comparable and, of course, you can be sure that if that comparison were to turn out badly for Scotland, we’d hear all about it:
‘SNP accused of risking thousands with delayed testing!’
All things being equal with 10.5 times the population, NHS England might be expected to be delaying 1.1 million?
From NHS England Monthly Diagnostics Data 2026-27, for August 2026 (September data delayed for a massage?), the figure was 1.83m: https://www.england.nhs.uk/statistics/statistical-work-areas/diagnostics-waiting-times-and-activity/monthly-diagnostics-waiting-times-and-activity/monthly-diagnostics-data-2026-27/
That’s 700 000 more than if they’d had centre-left SNP government these last 20 years. 68% more than the pro rata Scottish list.
A shocking 38% fewer waiting than in Scotland than in England.
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