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Last updated: Thursday 01 May 2025

Engagement on proposed changes to nuclear medicine at Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals (WHH)

An engagement exercise was completed between Monday 31 March to Monday 28 April 2025 to seek views on proposals to cease nuclear medicine imaging at Warrington Hospital and instead refer patients to alternative regional centres. 

The engagement exercise received 0 responses during this time.  

The Trust is now proceeding with plans to refer patients requiring nuclear medicine imaging as part of their treatment pathway to NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group or Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust as appropriate.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

When will the service close?

The Nuclear Medicine Department at WHH will close and cease operations on 30 April 2025.

Where will future appointments be based?

As part of these changes patients will access nuclear medicine scans at larger, regional hospitals (where scans for some patients already take place) in the Cheshire and Merseyside area.

What travel options are available?

Travel availability and options will depend on the location and destination of each scan. 

Traveline is a national travel planning service that provides public transport information, routes and times. To speak to the Traveline team, call 0871 200 22 33 or use the online Traveline journey planner to plan your journey from your current location to a specific hospital.

Will the changes impact the quality of services?

By accessing appointments in dedicated departments within larger hospitals, we expect there will be enhanced imaging quality and improved patient experience for those individuals who previously accessed nuclear medicine at Warrington.

Will the changes affect appointment availability?

The closure of WHH’s Nuclear Medicine Department will result in examinations being performed in bigger regional departments, which will offer more appointments, as well as increased appointment flexibility and service specialisms.