Expanding one-stop breast clinic capacity through a trusted NHS partnership

A large acute hospital partnered with Xyla to increase weekend capacity within its one-stop breast clinic. The collaboration supported faster assessment for patients referred on the two-week wait pathway while helping the Trust address a significant backlog of referrals.

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The challenge

The Trust was experiencing high demand within its one-stop breast clinic, particularly from patients referred on the two-week wait pathway. Rising referrals had created a growing backlog which was placing pressure on existing clinic capacity and increasing waiting times for assessment.

The Trust needed a reliable way to expand diagnostic capacity without disrupting established clinical pathways or placing additional strain on internal teams. The priority was to ensure patients could still access timely assessments while maintaining the high standards expected within breast services.

Why Xyla

Xyla was selected for its experience in delivering flexible diagnostic services that integrate seamlessly with NHS teams and systems. The Trust required a partner that could provide consultant-led expertise, adapt to existing clinical pathways and maintain strong governance and reporting processes.

The solution

Xyla implemented a consultant-led weekend clinic model designed to complement the Trust’s existing one-stop breast clinic pathway. Each clinic was structured to deliver assessment, imaging and clinical review within a single patient visit, helping to streamline the diagnostic process and reduce delays.

Patients were supported by a multidisciplinary team consisting of a Xyla breast surgeon and senior nurse, working closely with Trust mammography, radiology and healthcare assistant staff. This collaborative model ensured clinical continuity while allowing the service to scale safely and efficiently.

Each clinic supported up to 24 patients and operated as a seamless extension of the Trust’s service. All documentation, imaging and follow-up recommendations were completed directly within the hospital’s IT systems, ensuring full integration with existing records and processes.

Strong governance formed an important part of delivery. Regular reporting and weekly dashboards provided the Trust with clear oversight of activity, performance and outcomes, enabling the service to adapt and respond to demand throughout the programme.

Impact

Looking for support to expand diagnostic capacity?

If your organisation is looking for flexible support to increase diagnostic capacity, reduce waiting lists or strengthen clinical pathways, Xyla can help. Our experienced teams work in partnership with NHS organisations to deliver high-quality services that integrate seamlessly with existing systems and deliver measurable impact.