Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

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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 5 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 17 April 2026.

Breast

Cardiac Surgery - Waiting Times

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

Cardiac Surgery

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Cardiology - 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 10 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.

Cardiology

Colorectal - 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 55 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 51 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

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Dermatology - 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 51 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 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.

Dermatology

Ear, Nose and Throat - 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 26 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 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 17 April 2026.

Ear, Nose and Throat

3

Gastroenterology - 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 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 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 17 April 2026.

Gastroenterology

General 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 21 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 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 17 April 2026.

General Surgery

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Gynaecology - 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 44 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 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 17 April 2026.

Gynaecology

Neurology - 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 15 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 17 April 2026.

Neurology

5

Neurosurgery - 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 13 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 17 April 2026.

Neurosurgery

Ophthalmology - 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 28 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 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.

Ophthalmology

6

Oral and Maxillo-Facial - Waiting Times

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

Oral and Maxillo-Facial

Orthopaedics - Waiting Times

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

Orthopaedics

7

Paediatric 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 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 17 April 2026.

Paediatric Surgery

Paediatrics - 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 31 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 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 17 April 2026.

Paediatrics

8

Plastic 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 20 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 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 17 April 2026.

Plastic Surgery

Respiratory and Sleep Medicine - Waiting Times

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

Respiratory and Sleep Medicine

9

Rheumatology - 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 20 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 21 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

Spinal 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 32 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 40 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

10

Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery - 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 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 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 17 April 2026.

Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery

Urology - 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 12 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 20 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

11

Vascular - 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 14 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 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 17 April 2026.

Vascular

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Contact details

Website: https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/
Email: [email protected]
Tel: QMC Hospital (0115 924 9924), City Hospital (0115 969 1169)