We undertook a high-level assessment of the progress made by the Health Board to address recommendations in our 2017 report on radiology services.

The Health Board has improved the way it plans and delivers radiology services. The establishment of a single Radiology Directorate in April 2019 has enabled the service to respond consistently to the challenges it faces.

Systematic demand and capacity planning has provided a clear foundation on which to make the case for increasing service hours and the associated additional workforce requirements.

Strong operational leadership has raised the profile of the Radiology Directorate, ensuring that it is integral to organisational planning.

However, there is little discussion of radiology services by the Board and its committees.