Community Diagnostic Centre at Sulis Hospital

The new Community Diagnostic Centre programme is part of a nationwide initiative to enhance access to essential medical tests. The aim of the programme is to provide NHS patients with earlier diagnoses for a range of conditions such as heart and lung disease and cancer.

The programme provides a range of planned diagnostic procedures such as checks, scans and tests, allowing patients to be seen quicker and closer to home.

What the Community Diagnostic Centre offers

Efficient Diagnostics

From blood tests, X-rays, MRI scans, CT scans, cardiac investigations or endoscopies the programme ensures swift and accurate assessments, helping patients get the answers they need promptly.

Reliable Support

Located away from acute NHS hospital sites, our Community Diagnostic Centre offers an additional layer of support for the community, ensuring timely care.

Improved Patient experience

By streamlining the diagnostic process, we aim to enhance overall experience with timely results.

We run the following services as part of the Sulis Community Diagnostic Centre programme:

• Radiology is accessible via lift and stairs.
  • The centre has a dedicated MRI suite on the lower ground floor.
  • For CT scans, our fixed CT scanner is located on the lower ground floor.
  • Our walk-in X-ray service is on both the lower ground floor and ground floor
  • Ultrasounds are located on the lower ground floor
• Cardiology is located on the ground floor providing diagnostic electrocardiograms (ECGs), Echocardiograms, and Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring.
• Endoscopy is located on the lower ground floor accessible via lift and stairs. There is an additional mobile endoscopy unit on the business park close to Sulis Hospital. The Endoscopy Unit, responsible for providing endoscopic treatments and diagnostic examinations is JAG accredited. A quality mark awarded to high-quality gastrointestinal endoscopy services by the Royal College of Physicians.

• Respiratory is located on the ground floor. These tests will enhance our ability to diagnose and manage respiratory conditions effectively.

• Phlebotomy is located on the ground floor. Patients can then book a range of appointments including out-of-hours and Saturday mornings by calling 01761 422299. If the GP’s request is not via the RUH ICE portal, patients must bring a referral letter or pre-printed ICE labels to their appointment detailing the blood tests required.

• Sleep Studies are located on the ground floor for patients suffering from sleep disorders.