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Community Diagnostic Centres: Opening Hours

Commons · Question 274 · Tabled 13 May 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 18 May 2026

Question

Asked by Gareth Davies

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many Community Diagnostic Centres are open for at least 12 hours every day.

Answer

Answered by Karin Smyth, 18 May 2026

There are currently 109 community diagnostic centres (CDCs) offering at least one diagnostic test, check or scan for 12 hours a day, seven days a week.CDCs are a shining example of the Government shifting care out of hospitals and into the community, maki...