Some of our outpatient diagnostic appointments are now held at the Washwood Heath Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) rather than on our main hospital sites. Services include appointments for:
- Ultrasound scans
- MRI
- X-ray scans
- Echo-cardiograms
- Teledermatology services
- Lung function tests
- Blood tests
What are the benefits?
Patients, who are under the care of University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) living in the east of Birmingham, will now benefit from appointments sooner, and closer to home.
For patients requiring more than one type of scan, the centre will aim to provide these in one visit to reduce travelling and waiting times for diagnoses.
The centre is equipped with the latest equipment, including a state-of-the-art digital radiography X-ray system for patients needing a chest X-ray or X-ray due to osteoarthritis. Approximately 16,000 patients a year will be able to have X-ray appointments at the new centre, which helps to ensure that patients are seen in a more timely way.
To ensure privacy and space the centre has changing areas by the X-ray rooms, which ensure the best possible patient experience.
How to access Washwood Heath CDC
Patients may be referred to Washwood Heath CDC either by their GP or hospital care team. Once patients have been referred, they will receive details of their appointment by post or text.
How to get results after visiting Washwood Heath CDC
Outpatients at hospitals in Birmingham and Solihull will usually receive a follow-up appointment or a follow up letter containing results by post, or by text if they are registered to receive communication in this way.
Patients who were referred to Washwood Heath CDC by their GP should contact their GP surgery two weeks after their appointment at the CDC for their results.
How to change your appointment?
Please contact the bookings contact number displayed on your appointment letter. If you have received an appointment via telephone, please make contact with reception on:
Getting to Washwood Heath CDC
The centre is located in Washwood Heath Health and Wellbeing Centre in Saltley, Birmingham, and has free on-site parking.
Patients are reminded that they must have a pre-arranged appointment with UHB to attend the CDC, there is no walk-in facility.
CDC opening times
- Imaging appointments: Monday – Sunday, 08:00 – 20:00
- Cardiology appointments: Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 18:00
Last reviewed: 04 March 2025
