County Gains New Diagnostic Centre; Existing Facility Expands Services
The government has pledged £237 million to expand community diagnostic capacity across the county. Funding will create four new centres, extend services at 17 sites, and enhance 15 existing facilities.
Local sites and timelines
One new centre will open in Boston later this year or early next year. Grantham’s community diagnostic centre opened in May 2022 in Gonerby Hill Foot.
The Gonerby Road facility includes an X-ray suite and helps reduce pressure on Grantham Hospital. Councillor Breda-Rae Griffin and Dr Karen Dunderdale led the official opening in 2022.
Services to be added
Enhancements will bring specialist equipment and new clinic rooms. Several centres will add audiology, ophthalmology and respiratory care.
- MRI and CT scanning
- Non-obstetric ultrasound
- X-rays and blood tests
- New clinic rooms and specialist kits
Expected impact
Officials say the upgrades will boost NHS diagnostic capacity. They expect more tests in community settings and shorter waits for patients.
Health leaders noted the NHS delivered record diagnostic volumes last year. Early detection is a priority for reducing mortality rates.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Investment | £237 million |
| New community diagnostic centres | 4 |
| Sites expanded | 17 |
| Sites enhanced | 15 |
| Key diagnostic tests in 2025 | Almost 30 million |
| Additional tests compared to prior 18 months | 3.5 million |
Health ministers describe the programme as the largest diagnostic expansion in a generation. The government also points to a wider £26 billion investment into the NHS.
Local leaders say the plans mean County Gains New Diagnostic Centre and Existing Facility Expands Services close to patients’ homes. This aims to let people access tests while running daily errands.
National clinical leads add that community centres improve access and help reduce waiting times. The new and improved centres are expected to serve patients across the region.
Reporting by Filmogaz.com.
