Nuffield Health and GE HealthCare have launched a major new diagnostic hub at The Manor Hospital in Oxford. Equipped with the latest generation of imaging technology from GE HealthCare, the hub will expand access to provide faster, more accurate and advanced diagnostics for people from the local community.

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This new diagnostic hub is equipped with the latest AI‑enabled imaging systems. With the hospital offering services to both NHS and private patients, people from across the region will benefit from earlier detection of diseases including cancer, faster progression to the right treatment and improved clinical outcomes.

As part of this, the hospital is enhancing its cardiac service, with access to cutting-edge CT and MRI systems. This will help diagnose and treat more complex heart conditions, with cardiologists delivering pacemakers, ICDs and heart failure devices from their state-of-the-art facility.

The intervention suite at The Manor Hospital.

placeholder image — The intervention suite at The Manor Hospital.

Speaking of the new diagnostic hub, Mr Kim Rajappan consultant cardiologist at The Manor Hospital, said: "The launch of this new diagnostic hub is fantastic news for patients across Oxfordshire and beyond. The Manor Hospital works closely with the NHS and health insurers to deliver care to patients across the region, and this added diagnostic capacity will help improve access, reduce delays, and deliver the best possible care for our community.”

The new diagnostic hub was launched at a celebration event attended by the Mayoress of Oxford, senior leaders from Nuffield Health and GE HealthCare, and representatives from local NHS organisations, who received a tour and live demonstration of the new technology.

Speaking at the launch, Lord Mayor Louise Upton said: “Today I had a glimpse into the future of healthcare, and I’m incredibly excited by the progress being made in diagnostics at the Nuffield Health Manor Hospital. Early detection is vital, so seeing these advancements firsthand has been inspiring. I’m looking forward to seeing this new diagnostic hub dovetail with NHS services to help more people across the region access faster and clearer diagnostics.”

Diagnostics remains one of the biggest bottlenecks in the UK healthcare system, with 1.7 million patients currently waiting for diagnostic tests - an increase of 70% since before the pandemic - and nearly one in four waiting longer than the Government’s six‑week target.

Mr Alex Perry, Mr Simon McGuire, Mr Tim Shewbridge and Mayor Louise Upton unveiling the diagnostic hub at The Manor Hospital.

Tim Shewbridge, Hospital Director at The Manor Hospital, said: "Today marks a significant milestone for The Manor Hospital and the communities we are proud to serve. This new diagnostic hub brings some of the most advanced imaging technology in the country directly to Oxford, enabling our teams to deliver quicker diagnoses, reduce waiting times, and provide patients with the clarity and reassurance they deserve."

This development marks the first anniversary of the 20‑year, £200 million collaboration, to deliver an industry‑leading diagnostic and imaging service across Nuffield Health’s UK‑wide hospital network.