King George Hospital has completed two new ultrasound rooms which allow 150 additional scans each week as part of improvements to their Radiology department.

The improvements are part of a continued investment at King George Hospital, which also includes the upgrade of their Emergency Department and Critical Care Unit.

The investment will be crucial in the hospital’s efforts to reduce diagnostic waiting times, improve patient experience and strengthen resilience, as they tackle the backlog of appointments.

The hospital has also installed a new CT scanner and upgraded their MRI machine.

Sam Tarry, MP for Ilford South, and Wes Streeting, MP for Ilford North, visited King George Hospital (KGH) on Friday 1 October to cut the ribbon on the CT scanner.

Speaking after the visit, Wes Streeting said: “Having been a direct beneficiary of these services following my kidney cancer diagnosis earlier this year, it’s fantastic to see how patients visiting King George Hospital will massively benefit from the upgraded Radiology department.

Echoing Wes’ comments, Sam Tarry said: “This additional radiology capacity will see patients treated more quickly and it’s brilliant to see services being expanded and improved.”