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If you are not sure which specialty you have been referred to, please check any letters that you have received from your hospital as this information should be included in these.

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Audiology - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 4 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 6 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 4 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 6 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • 'First outpatient appointment' is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by yourGP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • 'Treatment' may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • '8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 6 November 2026.

Audiology

Breast - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 4 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 3 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 4 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 5 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • 'First outpatient appointment' is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by yourGP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • 'Treatment' may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • '8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 6 November 2026.

Breast

1

Cardiac Surgery - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 8 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 12 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 19 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 31 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • 'First outpatient appointment' is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by yourGP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • 'Treatment' may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • '8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 6 November 2026.

Cardiac Surgery

Cardiology - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 16 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 33 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 24 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 46 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • 'First outpatient appointment' is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by yourGP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • 'Treatment' may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • '8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 6 November 2026.

Cardiology

2

Chemical Pathology - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 34 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 43 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 35 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 43 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • 'First outpatient appointment' is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by yourGP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • 'Treatment' may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • '8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 6 November 2026.

Chemical Pathology

Colorectal - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 12 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 23 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 15 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 26 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • 'First outpatient appointment' is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by yourGP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • 'Treatment' may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • '8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 6 November 2026.

Colorectal

3

Dental Medicine - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 21 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 30 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 25 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 33 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • 'First outpatient appointment' is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by yourGP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • 'Treatment' may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • '8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 6 November 2026.

Dental Medicine

Dermatology - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 9 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 17 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 10 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 15 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • 'First outpatient appointment' is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by yourGP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • 'Treatment' may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • '8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 6 November 2026.

Dermatology

4

Diabetes - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 19 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 27 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 21 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 31 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • 'First outpatient appointment' is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by yourGP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • 'Treatment' may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • '8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 6 November 2026.

Diabetes

Ear, Nose and Throat - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 14 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 25 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 17 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 30 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • 'First outpatient appointment' is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by yourGP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • 'Treatment' may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • '8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 6 November 2026.

Ear, Nose and Throat

5

Elderly Medicine - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 8 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 12 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 12 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 16 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • 'First outpatient appointment' is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by yourGP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • 'Treatment' may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • '8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 6 November 2026.

Elderly Medicine

Endocrinology - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 22 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 33 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 25 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 38 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • 'First outpatient appointment' is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by yourGP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • 'Treatment' may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • '8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 6 November 2026.

Endocrinology

6

Gastroenterology - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 13 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 17 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 14 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 23 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • 'First outpatient appointment' is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by yourGP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • 'Treatment' may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • '8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 6 November 2026.

Gastroenterology

General Medicine - Waiting Times

This information is currently unavailable for this Provider's Specialty. Please check back later.

General Medicine

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General Surgery - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 8 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 12 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 17 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 30 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • 'First outpatient appointment' is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by yourGP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • 'Treatment' may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • '8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 6 November 2026.

General Surgery

Gynaecology - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 17 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 34 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 19 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 38 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • 'First outpatient appointment' is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by yourGP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • 'Treatment' may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • '8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 6 November 2026.

Gynaecology

8

Haematology - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 5 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 8 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 7 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 12 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • 'First outpatient appointment' is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by yourGP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • 'Treatment' may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • '8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 6 November 2026.

Haematology

Haemophilia - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 12 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 14 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 13 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 15 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • 'First outpatient appointment' is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by yourGP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • 'Treatment' may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • '8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 6 November 2026.

Haemophilia

9

Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Service - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 6 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 9 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 9 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 14 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • 'First outpatient appointment' is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by yourGP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • 'Treatment' may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • '8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 6 November 2026.

Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Service

Hepatology - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 6 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 10 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 9 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 15 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • 'First outpatient appointment' is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by yourGP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • 'Treatment' may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • '8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 6 November 2026.

Hepatology

10

Interventional Radiology - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 4 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 7 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 6 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 10 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • 'First outpatient appointment' is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by yourGP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • 'Treatment' may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • '8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 6 November 2026.

Interventional Radiology

Liaison Psychiatry - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 4 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 7 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 5 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 7 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • 'First outpatient appointment' is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by yourGP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • 'Treatment' may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • '8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 6 November 2026.

Liaison Psychiatry

11

Maxillofacial Surgery - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 13 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 22 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 15 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 26 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • 'First outpatient appointment' is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by yourGP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • 'Treatment' may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • '8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 6 November 2026.

Maxillofacial Surgery

Neurology - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 17 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 31 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 21 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 36 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • 'First outpatient appointment' is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by yourGP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • 'Treatment' may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • '8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 6 November 2026.

Neurology

12

Neurosurgery - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 7 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 11 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 12 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 19 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • 'First outpatient appointment' is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by yourGP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • 'Treatment' may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • '8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 6 November 2026.

Neurosurgery

Ophthalmology - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 11 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 19 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 13 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 22 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • 'First outpatient appointment' is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by yourGP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • 'Treatment' may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • '8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 6 November 2026.

Ophthalmology

13

Oral Surgery - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 10 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 13 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 21 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 32 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • 'First outpatient appointment' is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by yourGP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • 'Treatment' may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • '8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 6 November 2026.

Oral Surgery

Orthodontics - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 17 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 23 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 21 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 35 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • 'First outpatient appointment' is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by yourGP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • 'Treatment' may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • '8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 6 November 2026.

Orthodontics

14

Orthopaedics - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 12 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 18 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 22 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 36 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • 'First outpatient appointment' is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by yourGP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • 'Treatment' may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • '8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 6 November 2026.

Orthopaedics

Paediatric Cardiac Surgery - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 9 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 7 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 11 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 15 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • 'First outpatient appointment' is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by yourGP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • 'Treatment' may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • '8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 6 November 2026.

Paediatric Cardiac Surgery

15

Paediatric Cardiology - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 20 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 32 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 19 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 31 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • 'First outpatient appointment' is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by yourGP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • 'Treatment' may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • '8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 6 November 2026.

Paediatric Cardiology

Paediatric Dentistry - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 29 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 54 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 36 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 59 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • 'First outpatient appointment' is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by yourGP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • 'Treatment' may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • '8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 6 November 2026.

Paediatric Dentistry

16

Paediatric Dermatology - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 15 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 24 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 14 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 23 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • 'First outpatient appointment' is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by yourGP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • 'Treatment' may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • '8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 6 November 2026.

Paediatric Dermatology

Paediatric Ear Nose and Throat - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 18 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 29 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 22 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 39 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • 'First outpatient appointment' is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by yourGP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • 'Treatment' may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • '8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 6 November 2026.

Paediatric Ear Nose and Throat

17

Paediatric Endocrinology - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 19 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 37 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 24 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 45 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • 'First outpatient appointment' is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by yourGP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • 'Treatment' may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • '8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 6 November 2026.

Paediatric Endocrinology

Paediatric Gastroenterology - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 13 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 22 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 14 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 29 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • 'First outpatient appointment' is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by yourGP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • 'Treatment' may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • '8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 6 November 2026.

Paediatric Gastroenterology

18

Paediatric Immunology and Allergy - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 6 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 9 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 13 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 25 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • 'First outpatient appointment' is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by yourGP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • 'Treatment' may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • '8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 6 November 2026.

Paediatric Immunology and Allergy

Paediatric Inherited Metabolic Medicine - Waiting Times

This information is currently unavailable for this Provider's Specialty. Please check back later.

Paediatric Inherited Metabolic Medicine

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Paediatric Nephrology - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 11 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 12 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 10 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 13 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • 'First outpatient appointment' is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by yourGP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • 'Treatment' may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • '8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 6 November 2026.

Paediatric Nephrology

Paediatric Neurology - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 10 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 15 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 13 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 17 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • 'First outpatient appointment' is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by yourGP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • 'Treatment' may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • '8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 6 November 2026.

Paediatric Neurology

20

Paediatric Neurosurgery - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 10 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 14 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 12 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 18 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • 'First outpatient appointment' is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by yourGP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • 'Treatment' may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • '8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 6 November 2026.

Paediatric Neurosurgery

Paediatric Ophthalmology - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 16 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 32 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 16 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 32 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • 'First outpatient appointment' is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by yourGP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • 'Treatment' may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • '8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 6 November 2026.

Paediatric Ophthalmology

21

Paediatric Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty n/a
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within n/a
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 9 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 14 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • 'First outpatient appointment' is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by yourGP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • 'Treatment' may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • '8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 6 November 2026.

Paediatric Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Paediatric Orthopaedics - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 23 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 32 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 25 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 47 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • 'First outpatient appointment' is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by yourGP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • 'Treatment' may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • '8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 6 November 2026.

Paediatric Orthopaedics

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Paediatric Plastic Surgery - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 11 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 15 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 31 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 57 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • 'First outpatient appointment' is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by yourGP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • 'Treatment' may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • '8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 6 November 2026.

Paediatric Plastic Surgery

Paediatric Respiratory Medicine - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 19 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 32 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 18 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 32 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • 'First outpatient appointment' is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by yourGP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • 'Treatment' may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • '8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 6 November 2026.

Paediatric Respiratory Medicine

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Paediatric Rheumatology - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 17 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 29 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 20 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 30 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • 'First outpatient appointment' is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by yourGP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • 'Treatment' may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • '8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 6 November 2026.

Paediatric Rheumatology

Paediatric Surgery - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 16 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 23 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 22 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 37 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • 'First outpatient appointment' is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by yourGP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • 'Treatment' may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • '8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 6 November 2026.

Paediatric Surgery

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Paediatric Urology - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 16 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 27 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 18 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 32 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • 'First outpatient appointment' is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by yourGP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • 'Treatment' may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • '8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 6 November 2026.

Paediatric Urology

Paediatrics - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 9 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 15 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 10 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 17 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • 'First outpatient appointment' is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by yourGP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • 'Treatment' may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • '8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 6 November 2026.

Paediatrics

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Pain Management - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 12 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 17 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 15 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 18 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • 'First outpatient appointment' is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by yourGP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • 'Treatment' may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • '8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 6 November 2026.

Pain Management

Plastic Surgery - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 8 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 14 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 11 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 14 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • 'First outpatient appointment' is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by yourGP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • 'Treatment' may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • '8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 6 November 2026.

Plastic Surgery

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Renal - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 7 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 10 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 8 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 11 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • 'First outpatient appointment' is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by yourGP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • 'Treatment' may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • '8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 6 November 2026.

Renal

Respiratory - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 9 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 11 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 15 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 27 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • 'First outpatient appointment' is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by yourGP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • 'Treatment' may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • '8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 6 November 2026.

Respiratory

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Respiratory Physiology - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 8 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 10 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 12 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 19 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • 'First outpatient appointment' is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by yourGP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • 'Treatment' may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • '8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 6 November 2026.

Respiratory Physiology

Restorative Dentistry - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 16 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 26 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 23 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 37 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • 'First outpatient appointment' is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by yourGP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • 'Treatment' may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • '8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 6 November 2026.

Restorative Dentistry

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Rheumatology - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 9 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 14 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 12 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 17 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • 'First outpatient appointment' is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by yourGP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • 'Treatment' may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • '8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 6 November 2026.

Rheumatology

Special Care Dentistry - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 19 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 30 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 28 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 42 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • 'First outpatient appointment' is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by yourGP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • 'Treatment' may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • '8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 6 November 2026.

Special Care Dentistry

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Spinal Surgery - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 14 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 23 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 18 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 28 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • 'First outpatient appointment' is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by yourGP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • 'Treatment' may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • '8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 6 November 2026.

Spinal Surgery

Thoracic Surgery - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 4 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 5 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 7 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 10 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • 'First outpatient appointment' is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by yourGP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • 'Treatment' may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • '8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 6 November 2026.

Thoracic Surgery

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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 10 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 16 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 15 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 24 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • 'First outpatient appointment' is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by yourGP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • 'Treatment' may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • '8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 6 November 2026.

Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery

Urology - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 9 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 15 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 12 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 25 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • 'First outpatient appointment' is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by yourGP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • 'Treatment' may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • '8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 6 November 2026.

Urology

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Vascular - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 6 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 12 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 12 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 18 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • 'First outpatient appointment' is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by yourGP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • 'Treatment' may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • '8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 6 November 2026.

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Contact details

Website: https://www.bristolft.nhs.uk
Tel: City Centre Hospitals: 0117 923 0000 Southmead Hospitals: 0117 950 5050 Weston General Hospitals: 01934 636 363