• Latest study reveals the disparity in diagnostic and treatment challenges across a number of focus regions: the South East, East and South West of England and London
• If Community Diagnostic Centres (CDCs) are to help in improving patient outcomes, as well as meeting critical NHS targets, such as for cancer and non-emergency treatment, the report suggests the centres must be near to where people reside, away from congested secondary care settings, and in areas with the most significant health inequalities