Lincolnshire are able to deliver faster diagnostics and CT scan times thanks to new technology. has equipped its community diagnostics centres in Lincoln, Skegness and Grantham with the latest CT and ultrasound technology from Canon Medical Systems.

This technology is helping to bring essential diagnostic services closer to patients whilst also reducing wait times. It has reduced the diagnostic pressure at hospitals by 40 per cent, and the AI-powered automation has resulted in reduced CT scan time from 15 minutes to 8 or 9 minutes.

There has also been a 140 per cent increase in non-obstetric ultrasound scans in 2025/26, compared to pre-pandemic levels. Afra Sulfikher, trust-wide CT lead at ULTH, said: “Choosing the right CT scanners for our community diagnostic centres was a bit like pic

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