Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Breast - Waiting Time

Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 15 weeks
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 10 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information provided is updated each week and is based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • The average waiting time for first outpatient appointment is the average waiting time for your first appointment with a clinician having been referred by your GP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • The average waiting time for treatment is the average waiting time for treatment which may include a procedure or treatment in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
  • Average waiting time is the average (mean) of all patients waiting within the specialty at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • Patients are being managed based on clinical urgency and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.

Breast

Cardiology - Waiting Time

Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 15 weeks
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 21 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information provided is updated each week and is based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • The average waiting time for first outpatient appointment is the average waiting time for your first appointment with a clinician having been referred by your GP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • The average waiting time for treatment is the average waiting time for treatment which may include a procedure or treatment in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
  • Average waiting time is the average (mean) of all patients waiting within the specialty at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • Patients are being managed based on clinical urgency and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.

Cardiology

1

Colorectal - Waiting Time

Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 9 weeks
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 18 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information provided is updated each week and is based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • The average waiting time for first outpatient appointment is the average waiting time for your first appointment with a clinician having been referred by your GP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • The average waiting time for treatment is the average waiting time for treatment which may include a procedure or treatment in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
  • Average waiting time is the average (mean) of all patients waiting within the specialty at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • Patients are being managed based on clinical urgency and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.

Colorectal

Dermatology - Waiting Time

Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 21 weeks
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 19 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information provided is updated each week and is based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • The average waiting time for first outpatient appointment is the average waiting time for your first appointment with a clinician having been referred by your GP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • The average waiting time for treatment is the average waiting time for treatment which may include a procedure or treatment in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
  • Average waiting time is the average (mean) of all patients waiting within the specialty at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • Patients are being managed based on clinical urgency and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.

Dermatology

2

Ear, Nose and Throat - Waiting Time

Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 24 weeks
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 25 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information provided is updated each week and is based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • The average waiting time for first outpatient appointment is the average waiting time for your first appointment with a clinician having been referred by your GP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • The average waiting time for treatment is the average waiting time for treatment which may include a procedure or treatment in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
  • Average waiting time is the average (mean) of all patients waiting within the specialty at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • Patients are being managed based on clinical urgency and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.

Ear, Nose and Throat

Gastroenterology - Waiting Time

Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 17 weeks
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 15 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information provided is updated each week and is based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • The average waiting time for first outpatient appointment is the average waiting time for your first appointment with a clinician having been referred by your GP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • The average waiting time for treatment is the average waiting time for treatment which may include a procedure or treatment in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
  • Average waiting time is the average (mean) of all patients waiting within the specialty at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • Patients are being managed based on clinical urgency and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.

Gastroenterology

3

General Surgery - Waiting Time

Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 6 weeks
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 7 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information provided is updated each week and is based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • The average waiting time for first outpatient appointment is the average waiting time for your first appointment with a clinician having been referred by your GP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • The average waiting time for treatment is the average waiting time for treatment which may include a procedure or treatment in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
  • Average waiting time is the average (mean) of all patients waiting within the specialty at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • Patients are being managed based on clinical urgency and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.

General Surgery

Gynaecology - Waiting Time

Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 15 weeks
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 19 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information provided is updated each week and is based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • The average waiting time for first outpatient appointment is the average waiting time for your first appointment with a clinician having been referred by your GP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • The average waiting time for treatment is the average waiting time for treatment which may include a procedure or treatment in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
  • Average waiting time is the average (mean) of all patients waiting within the specialty at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • Patients are being managed based on clinical urgency and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.

Gynaecology

4

Haematology - Waiting Time

Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 16 weeks
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 18 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information provided is updated each week and is based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • The average waiting time for first outpatient appointment is the average waiting time for your first appointment with a clinician having been referred by your GP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • The average waiting time for treatment is the average waiting time for treatment which may include a procedure or treatment in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
  • Average waiting time is the average (mean) of all patients waiting within the specialty at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • Patients are being managed based on clinical urgency and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.

Haematology

Maxillofacial Surgery - Waiting Time

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Maxillofacial Surgery

5

Ophthalmology - Waiting Time

Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 17 weeks
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 18 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information provided is updated each week and is based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • The average waiting time for first outpatient appointment is the average waiting time for your first appointment with a clinician having been referred by your GP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • The average waiting time for treatment is the average waiting time for treatment which may include a procedure or treatment in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
  • Average waiting time is the average (mean) of all patients waiting within the specialty at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • Patients are being managed based on clinical urgency and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.

Ophthalmology

Oral Surgery - Waiting Time

Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 24 weeks
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 28 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information provided is updated each week and is based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • The average waiting time for first outpatient appointment is the average waiting time for your first appointment with a clinician having been referred by your GP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • The average waiting time for treatment is the average waiting time for treatment which may include a procedure or treatment in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
  • Average waiting time is the average (mean) of all patients waiting within the specialty at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • Patients are being managed based on clinical urgency and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.

Oral Surgery

6

Orthopaedics - Waiting Time

Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 11 weeks
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 16 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information provided is updated each week and is based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • The average waiting time for first outpatient appointment is the average waiting time for your first appointment with a clinician having been referred by your GP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • The average waiting time for treatment is the average waiting time for treatment which may include a procedure or treatment in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
  • Average waiting time is the average (mean) of all patients waiting within the specialty at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • Patients are being managed based on clinical urgency and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.

Orthopaedics

Paediatric Surgery - Waiting Time

Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 17 weeks
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 21 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information provided is updated each week and is based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • The average waiting time for first outpatient appointment is the average waiting time for your first appointment with a clinician having been referred by your GP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • The average waiting time for treatment is the average waiting time for treatment which may include a procedure or treatment in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
  • Average waiting time is the average (mean) of all patients waiting within the specialty at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • Patients are being managed based on clinical urgency and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.

Paediatric Surgery

7

Paediatrics - Waiting Time

Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 11 weeks
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 14 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information provided is updated each week and is based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • The average waiting time for first outpatient appointment is the average waiting time for your first appointment with a clinician having been referred by your GP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • The average waiting time for treatment is the average waiting time for treatment which may include a procedure or treatment in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
  • Average waiting time is the average (mean) of all patients waiting within the specialty at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • Patients are being managed based on clinical urgency and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.

Paediatrics

Respiratory - Waiting Time

Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 16 weeks
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 18 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information provided is updated each week and is based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • The average waiting time for first outpatient appointment is the average waiting time for your first appointment with a clinician having been referred by your GP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • The average waiting time for treatment is the average waiting time for treatment which may include a procedure or treatment in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
  • Average waiting time is the average (mean) of all patients waiting within the specialty at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • Patients are being managed based on clinical urgency and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.

Respiratory

8

Urology - Waiting Time

Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 10 weeks
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 14 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information provided is updated each week and is based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • The average waiting time for first outpatient appointment is the average waiting time for your first appointment with a clinician having been referred by your GP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • The average waiting time for treatment is the average waiting time for treatment which may include a procedure or treatment in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
  • Average waiting time is the average (mean) of all patients waiting within the specialty at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • Patients are being managed based on clinical urgency and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.

Urology

Vascular - Waiting Time

Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 26 weeks
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 27 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information provided is updated each week and is based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • The average waiting time for first outpatient appointment is the average waiting time for your first appointment with a clinician having been referred by your GP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • The average waiting time for treatment is the average waiting time for treatment which may include a procedure or treatment in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
  • Average waiting time is the average (mean) of all patients waiting within the specialty at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • Patients are being managed based on clinical urgency and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.

Vascular

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