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Diagnostic test · NHS England, July 2026

Electrophysiology NHS waiting times

Cardiac electrophysiology studies test the electrical activity of the heart. In July 2026, 349 people were waiting for one in England and 14.3% had waited 6 weeks or more.

People waiting

349

▼ −2 vs previous month

Waiting 6+ weeks

14.3%

▼ −1.4pp vs previous month

Standard: under 1%

Median wait so far

1.8 weeks

Tests done in the month

144

England, last 13 months

% of people waiting under 6 weeks

Show month-by-month figures
MonthWaitingWithin 6 wks13+ wks
July 202634985.7%24
June 202635184.3%29
May 202632085.3%31
April 202622679.2%29
March 202613166.4%25
February 202616266.0%44
January 202612248.4%42
December 202515341.8%71
November 202517144.4%63
October 202515944.7%56
September 202515452.6%51
August 202513847.8%45
July 202518441.8%76

Questions

How long is the NHS waiting list for an electrophysiology?

In July 2026, 349 people in England were waiting for an electrophysiology. Half had waited longer than 1.8 weeks and 14.3% had waited 6 weeks or more. The NHS standard is that no more than 1% should wait 6 weeks.

Can I get a scan or test done faster?

Tests are usually booked by the hospital or GP team that referred you. If you have been waiting a long time, contact the department or the hospital's patient advice and liaison service (PALS). Some tests are also offered at community diagnostic centres.

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Sources: NHS England statistics on referral to treatment (RTT) waiting times (July 2026), A&E attendances (August 2026), diagnostic waiting times (DM01) and cancer waiting times, published 10 September 2026; hospital sites from the nhs.uk organisation data. Figures are checked against the official national totals before every update.

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