East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Please select the specialty you have been referred to or are under the care of from the list below.

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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Breast - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 3 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 4 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 4 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 17 April 2026.

Breast

Cardiology - 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 14 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 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 17 April 2026.

Cardiology

1

Colorectal - 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 46 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 44 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 17 April 2026.

Colorectal

Dermatology - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 24 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 17 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 17 April 2026.

Dermatology

2

Ear, Nose and Throat - 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 33 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 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 17 April 2026.

Ear, Nose and Throat

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 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 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 17 April 2026.

Gastroenterology

3

General Medicine - 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 21 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 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 17 April 2026.

General Medicine

General Surgery - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 25 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 39 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 39 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 55 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 17 April 2026.

General Surgery

4

Gynaecology - 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 35 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 26 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 49 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 17 April 2026.

Gynaecology

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 9 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 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 17 April 2026.

Haematology

5

Maxillofacial Surgery - Waiting Times

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Maxillofacial Surgery

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 18 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 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 17 April 2026.

Ophthalmology

6

Oral Surgery - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 27 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 44 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 50 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 17 April 2026.

Oral Surgery

Orthopaedics - 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 35 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 33 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 48 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 17 April 2026.

Orthopaedics

7

Pain Management - 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 19 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 41 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 17 April 2026.

Pain Management

Plastic Surgery - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 28 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 30 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 49 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 17 April 2026.

Plastic Surgery

8

Respiratory - 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 9 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 30 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 50 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 17 April 2026.

Respiratory

Rheumatology - 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 34 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 17 April 2026.

Rheumatology

9

Spinal Surgery - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 27 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 38 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 37 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 54 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 17 April 2026.

Spinal Surgery

Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 38 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 48 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 17 April 2026.

Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery

10

Urology - 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 23 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 44 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 17 April 2026.

Urology

Vascular - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 27 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 44 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 32 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 17 April 2026.

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