Since 2022, the Oxford Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) has been dedicated to providing outstanding patient care close to home. By easing pressure on hospitals and enhancing the patient experience, we’re making healthcare more accessible and efficient.
Radiology referrals
Computed Tomography(CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Plainfilm X-ray, Ultrasound and Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA)
All referrals are triaged by Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and patients are managed according to the same clinical priority system used within the Trust.
Non-radiology referrals
(Lung function test, FeNO, Spirometry, Bone Marrow Transplant assessment, Pre-operative Assessment, Phlebotomy, Dermatology)
All referrals are triaged by Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and patients are managed according to the same clinical priority system used within the Trust.
GP direct referrals
If your GP refers you for specific diagnostic tests, your referral will usually be sent to the local NHS Trust for review and approval. Patients are prioritised based on clinical urgency or the date the referral was received.
Your referral will be processed according to the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust triage system and managed with the same clinical priority criteria used across the Trust.
Communication About Your Appointment:
By Post
If you're eligible for the Oxford Community Diagnostic Centre and your appointment is scheduled more than two weeks in advance, you will receive a letter by post confirming your appointment details. If your appointment is within two weeks, we may contact you by phone to arrange it directly.
By Electronic post
If you have chosen paperless communication, your appointment details will be sent electronically. Please note that this option is currently unavailable for Radiology appointments, which will be communicated by post.
Courtesy calls
As a reminder and to help reduce missed appointments, we may contact you by phone with a courtesy call prior to your scheduled appointment. This call, made on behalf of Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, is intended to confirm your attendance and answer any basic questions you may have.
Please ensure your contact details are up to date with your GP practice/referring clinician to receive these reminders.
Did Not Attend (DNA) Policy
If you are unable to attend your scheduled appointment, please contact us as soon as possible to cancel or rearrange. This allows us to offer the appointment to another patient in need.
If you do not attend your appointment without informing us in advance, you may be discharged from the service and will need to be re-referred by your GP. Repeated missed appointments may result in further action in line with NHS policy.
Cancellation Policy
If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, please let us know as early as possible—ideally at least 24 hours in advance. This helps us manage our clinics efficiently and offer the slot to another patient.
You can cancel or rearrange your appointment by calling the number provided in your appointment letter or by following the instructions in your electronic communication.
Late cancellations may be treated as a missed appointment.