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NHS England plans high street ‘one-stop’ diagnostic centres – The Guardian

Community hubs would offer scans and tests closer to home, relieving pressure on hospitals

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People awaiting a CT or MRI scan will be able to have one on the high street under NHS plans to improve access to diagnostic tests.
NHS England plans to set up a network of new one-stop shops where patients will be able to have scans closer to home rather than having to go hospital.
They are intended to reduce the risk of patients getting Covid-19 in hospital and speed up the time it takes to undergo diagnostic testing by having more capacity.
NHS Englands governing board approved a plan on T…

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