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Breast - 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 5 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 8 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 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 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 17 April 2026.

Cardiology

1

Colorectal - 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 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 17 April 2026.

Colorectal

Dermatology - 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 6 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 9 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 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 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 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 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 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.

Gastroenterology

3

General Medicine - Waiting Times

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General Medicine

General 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 3 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 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 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 7 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.

Gynaecology

Haematology - 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 6 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 17 April 2026.

Haematology

5

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 3 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 2 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.

Maxillofacial Surgery

Neurology - 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 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 17 April 2026.

Neurology

6

Ophthalmology - 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 8 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 17 April 2026.

Ophthalmology

Oral 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 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 17 April 2026.

Oral Surgery

7

Orthopaedics - 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 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 17 April 2026.

Orthopaedics

Paediatric 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 16 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.

Paediatric Surgery

8

Paediatrics - 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 7 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 17 April 2026.

Paediatrics

Pain Management - 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 8 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 17 April 2026.

Pain Management

9

Plastic 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 6 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 17 April 2026.

Plastic Surgery

Spinal 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 11 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 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 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 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 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 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 17 April 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 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 7 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.

Vascular

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Contact details

Website: https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 0118 322 8338