Background

The quarterly diagnostics census collects data on patients waiting over 6 weeks for a diagnostic test. Unlike the monthly data, the quarterly census includes patients waiting over 6 weeks for all diagnostic tests and not just the key 15 tests. Data is collected from NHS Trusts and independent sector providers treating NHS patients. Data for this collection is available from February 2006 to March 2018 (Q4).

Consultation

A consultation on the Quarterly Diagnostics Census and Monthly Diagnostics Waiting Times and Activity Return closed on 5^th April 2018. This included a proposal to stop the collection of the Quarterly Diagnostics Census. From Q1 2018/19 the census was temporarily suspended pending the published response to the consultation which subsequently confirmed the decision to cease this collection. More information, including the outcome of this consultation is available at: Diagnostics Consultation

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Pre-Release Access List

Pre-release access list

Diagnostics Census Guidance

Diagnostics Census Definitions

Statistical Commentary

March 2018 Statistical Press Notice

2017-18 Data

Diagnostic Census 2017/18 – Quarter 4
Diagnostic Census 2017/18 – Quarter 3
Diagnostic Census 2017/18 – Quarter 2
Diagnostic Census 2017/18 – Quarter 1

2016-17 Data

Diagnostic Census 2016/17 – Quarter 4
Diagnostic Census 2016/17 – Quarter 3
Diagnostic Census 2016/17 – Quarter 2
Diagnostic Census 2016/17 – Quarter 1

2015-16 Data

Diagnostic Census 2015/16 – Quarter 4
Diagnostic Census 2015/16 – Quarter 3
Diagnostic Census 2015/16 – Quarter 2
Diagnostic Census 2015/16 – Quarter 1

2014-15 Data

Diagnostic Census 2014/15 – Quarter 4
Diagnostic Census 2014/15 – Quarter 3
Diagnostic Census 2014/15 – Quarter 2
Diagnostic Census 2014/15 – Quarter 1

2013-14 Data

Diagnostic Census 2013/14 – Quarter 4
Diagnostic Census 2013/14 – Quarter 3
Diagnostic Census 2013/14 – Quarter 2
Diagnostic Census 2013/14 – Quarter 1

2012-13 Data

Diagnostic Census 2012/13 – Quarter 4
Diagnostic Census 2012/13 – Quarter 3
Diagnostic Census 2012/13 – Quarter 2
Diagnostic Census 2012/13 – Quarter 1

2011-12 Data

Diagnostic Census 2011/12 – Quarter 4
Diagnostic Census 2011/12 – Quarter 3
Diagnostic Census 2011/12 – Quarter 2
Diagnostic Census 2011/12 – Quarter 1

2010-11 Data

Diagnostic Census 2010/11 – Quarter 4
Diagnostic Census 2010/11 – Quarter 3
Diagnostic Census 2010/11 – Quarter 2
Diagnostic Census 2010/11 – Quarter 1

2009-10 Data

Diagnostic Census 2009/10 – Quarter 4
Diagnostic Census 2009/10 – Quarter 3
Diagnostic Census 2009/10 – Quarter 2
Diagnostic Census 2009/10 – Quarter 1

2008-09 Data

Diagnostic Census 2008/09 – Quarter 4
Diagnostic Census 2008/09 – Quarter 3
Diagnostic Census 2008/09 – Quarter 2
Diagnostic Census 2008/09 – Quarter 1

2007-08 Data

Diagnostic Census 2007/08 – Quarter 4
Diagnostic Census 2007/08 – Quarter 3
Diagnostic Census 2007/08 – Quarter 2
Diagnostic Census 2007/08 – Quarter 1

2006-07 Data

Diagnostic Census 2006/07 – Quarter 4
Diagnostic Census 2006/07 – Quarter 3

Diagnostic Biannual Census – August 2006
Diagnostic Biannual Census – February 2006

Contact Us

For further information about the published statistics, please contact us at:

Operational Information for Commissioning (National)
NHS England
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Quarry House
Leeds LS2 7UE
Great Britain
Email: england.nhsdata@nhs.net