Community Diagnostic Centres (CDCs) are 'one-stop shops' designed to provide a better patient experience by having a host of diagnostic facilities and services in one place.
There are two Community Diagnostic Centres located in North East Derbyshire:
- Walton Hospital
- Whitworth Hospital
Services include phlebotomy (blood tests), ultrasound, CT scanning, x-ray, Point of Care Testing, Audiology and Cardio-respiratory. More information about the services available at our CDCs can be found below.
When making your appointment, why not ask to visit a Community Diagnostic Centre? You can receive an appointment quicker or may be able to have multiple tests in one visit. Our CDCs also offer free parking, great public transport links and are located in the community, away from our busy hospital site.
Please do let us know if you are unable to attend your appointment - this could free up a slot for someone else. You can confirm, change or cancel your appointment by contacting our Outpatients appointment helpline which is open Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm (excluding bank holidays).
To contact us regarding your appointment, call: 01246 516 090 or email crhft.
If you need to cancel/rearrange a blood test appointment, please call 01246 512249.
If you need to cancel/rearrange an imaging appointment, please call 01246 512627.
Services at Walton Hospital's CDC include:
- Blood tests (phlebotomy)
- Ultrasound
- CT scan
- X-ray
- Point of Care Testing
- Audiology
- Cardio-respiratory
How to make an appointment:
For ultrasound and CT scan, you will be asked where you would like your scan by your GP or when you are asked to contact the booking team to make your appointment. You can choose Walton CDC for ultrasound and CT scan.
For blood tests, you can book an appointment online here.
Address:
Walton Hospital, Whitecotes Lane, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 3HW
How to get here:
Car parking is available on site, with disabled spaces around the back of the hospital near to the entrance. The X17 and 90 buses travel to Walton Hospital.
Visit Walton Hospital's webpage here.
Our CDC at Walton Hospital opened in September 2025, offering a purpose-built location for diagnostic tests and services. You can find out more on our website.
Services at Whitworth Hospital's CDC include:
- Blood testing (phlebotomy)
- Ultrasound
- X-ray
- Point of Care Testing (POCT)
How to make an appointment:
For ultrasound, x-ray and POCT , you will be asked where you would like your appointment by your GP or when you are asked to contact the booking team to make your appointment. You can choose Whitworth CDC for ultrasound, x-ray and POCT.
For blood tests, you can book an appointment online here.
Address:
Whitworth Hospital
330 Bakewell Road
Darley Dale
Matlock
DE4 2JD
How to get here:
There are direct buses to Whitworth Hospital from Derby, Belper, Matlock, Bakewell, Wirksworth and Buxton.
Car parking is free at Whitworth Hospital and disabled spaces are available at the front of Whitworth hospital.