Community Diagnostic Service

1. About the service

The Community Diagnostic Service, delivered by Richmond GP Alliance in collaboration with local healthcare partners, aims to improve access to diagnostic tests for eligible patients across Richmond upon Thames.

By providing appropriate diagnostic services within the community, the service aims to make accessing tests more convenient, support timely diagnosis and help reduce the need for patients to attend hospital settings when a community-based option is suitable.

The service works with GP practices and healthcare professionals to support patients along their diagnostic pathway.

2. Who is the service for?

The service is intended for patients who meet the relevant eligibility criteria and have been referred for an appropriate diagnostic test by their healthcare professional.

Depending on the specific service available, this may include:

Patients who require diagnostic investigations following a GP consultation.
Patients who may benefit from accessing eligible tests closer to home.
Housebound patients who find it difficult to attend a clinic or healthcare setting.