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Built on 1.4 million NHS England waiting-time records going back to 2013. Compare waits by department and region, updated every month.

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NHS waiting list over time

Total patients waiting for NHS treatment across England, month by month.

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The NHS right now, in plain numbers

10 weeks
How long most people wait Roughly half wait less, half wait longer
7 in 10
Seen within 18 weeks The NHS aims to treat everyone this fast
7.12 million
People on a waiting list Waiting for treatment right now
121 thousand
Been waiting over a year 12+ months on the list

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Browse by region

East of England

64 hospitals

London

52 hospitals

Midlands

89 hospitals

North East and Yorkshire

75 hospitals

North West

78 hospitals

South East

90 hospitals

South West

65 hospitals

Browse by department

Cardiology
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Dermatology
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Gastroenterology
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Gynaecology
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Neurosurgery
Ophthalmology (Eye Care)
Oral & Dental Surgery
Mental Health
Paediatrics
Plastic Surgery
Respiratory Medicine
Rheumatology
Trauma & Orthopaedics
Urology
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