Gynaecology Waiting Times Across the NHS

The NHS Gynaecology waiting list in England has 563,452 patients currently waiting for treatment, with a typical wait of around 13 weeks across 187 hospitals. In practice, Gynaecology waiting times range from about 2 weeks at the fastest hospital to 30 weeks at the slowest. From GP referral to first Gynaecology appointment, most patients (92%) are seen within about 36 weeks; the NHS constitutional target is 18 weeks. 10,651 patients have been on the Gynaecology waiting list for more than a year. Waits for Gynaecology are about 1.1 week shorter than in April 2025.

12-month change

Then vs now nationally

Apr 25→Apr 26

Typical wait

12.9weeks

▼ -1.1 wks

How long most people wait

Seen in 18 weeks

6in 10

▲ +2.2 pts

NHS aims to see everyone this fast

People waiting

563k

▼ -16k

On the waiting list right now

Waiting over a year

11k

▼ -7.5k

Been on the list for 12+ months

187

Hospitals you could choose from

13 weeks

How long most people wait

6 in 10

Seen within 18 weeks

11k

Have waited over a year

Common reasons for referral

Heavy or painful periods

Endometriosis

Fibroids

Ovarian cysts

Pelvic pain investigation

Prolapse treatment

Cervical screening follow-up

Hysteroscopy

Menopause management

Fertility investigations

Shortest waits

Lancaster Private Hospital

North West

2 wks

Huddersfield Private Hospital

North East and Yorkshire

2 wks

Tetbury Hospital Trust Ltd

South West

4 wks

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

London

5 wks

Spire Alexandra Hospital

South East

5 wks

Circle Reading Hospital

South East

6 wks

Clementine Churchill Hospital

Longest waits

Nuffield Health, Guildford Hospital

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust

Midlands

22 wks

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

National trend

Average gynaecology wait across England, month by month.

▼ -1.1 wks

Most improved over 12 months

Hospitals whose median wait has dropped most since a year ago.

Biggest increases

Hospitals where waits have grown most since a year ago.

All hospitals

Hospital	Region	Wait	Within 18 Wks	52+ Wk
Lancaster Private Hospital North West	North West	2 wks	100.0%	-
Huddersfield Private Hospital North East and Yorkshire	North East and Yorkshire	2 wks	95.3%	-
Tetbury Hospital Trust Ltd South West	South West	4 wks	93.8%	1
The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust London	London	5 wks	99.0%	-
Spire Alexandra Hospital South East	South East	5 wks	89.2%	-
Circle Reading Hospital South East	South East	6 wks	71.6%	-
Clementine Churchill Hospital London	London	6 wks	99.5%	-
Kings Oak Hospital London	London	6 wks	76.3%	-
Epsomedical Group South East	South East	6 wks	87.6%	1
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust North West	North West	6 wks	97.3%	-
St Hugh's Hospital North East and Yorkshire	North East and Yorkshire	7 wks	90.5%	-
Isle Of Wight NHS Trust South East	South East	7 wks	84.9%	-
Nuffield Health, Woking Hospital South East	South East	7 wks	95.7%	-
Spire Fylde Coast Hospital North West	North West	7 wks	82.3%	-
Nuffield Health The Holly Hospital East of England	East of England	7 wks	76.4%	-
Kims Hospital (Newnham Court) South East	South East	7 wks	90.1%	-
Bishops Wood Hospital London	London	7 wks	85.2%	-
Spire St Anthony's Hospital London	London	8 wks	89.2%	-
The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust North East and Yorkshire	North East and Yorkshire	8 wks	86.7%	34
Springfield Hospital East of England	East of England	8 wks	77.2%	-
Lancaster House Consulting Diagnostics Surgical Ltd HQ North West	North West	8 wks	88.1%	-
South Tyneside And Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust North East and Yorkshire	North East and Yorkshire	8 wks	83.4%	-
Benenden Hospital South East	South East	8 wks	80.5%	-
Doncaster And Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust North East and Yorkshire	North East and Yorkshire	8 wks	70.3%	-
Chelsea And Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust London	London	9 wks	87.1%	-
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust London	London	9 wks	78.7%	20
Hendon Hospital London	London	9 wks	64.1%	-
Harrogate And District NHS Foundation Trust North East and Yorkshire	North East and Yorkshire	9 wks	76.9%	-
Practice Plus Group Hospital - Shepton Mallet South West	South West	9 wks	77.2%	2
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust South West	South West	9 wks	76.4%	2
Dorking Healthcare Limited (Dhc) South East	South East	9 wks	78.1%	-
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust Midlands	Midlands	9 wks	75.8%	-
Spire Elland Hospital North East and Yorkshire	North East and Yorkshire	10 wks	86.5%	-
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust South East	South East	10 wks	70.3%	38
Manor Hospital East of England	East of England	10 wks	61.4%	2
Kingston And Richmond NHS Foundation Trust London	London	10 wks	71.9%	35
The One Health Group Plc North East and Yorkshire	North East and Yorkshire	10 wks	72.6%	1
Practice Plus Group Hospital - Southampton South East	South East	10 wks	74.4%	-
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust London	London	10 wks	71.2%	2
Sulis Hospital Bath (Foxcote Avenue) South West	South West	10 wks	82.2%	-
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust East of England	East of England	10 wks	66.6%	101
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust South East	South East	10 wks	80.1%	6
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust North East and Yorkshire	North East and Yorkshire	10 wks	73.3%	1
Hampshire Clinic South East	South East	10 wks	64.5%	-
The Yorkshire Clinic North East and Yorkshire	North East and Yorkshire	10 wks	78.6%	-
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust Midlands	Midlands	10 wks	71.8%	-
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust London	London	10 wks	69.3%	39
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust North East and Yorkshire	North East and Yorkshire	10 wks	74.8%	-
Cavell Hospital London	London	10 wks	68.5%	-
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust South East	South East	10 wks	67.7%	72
Maidstone And Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust South East	South East	10 wks	71.8%	-
Practice Plus Group Hospital - Emersons Green South West	South West	10 wks	76.0%	-
University Hospitals Of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust North West	North West	10 wks	69.1%	47
Thornbury Hospital North East and Yorkshire	North East and Yorkshire	11 wks	77.1%	3
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust South West	South West	11 wks	68.4%	-
Calderdale And Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust North East and Yorkshire	North East and Yorkshire	11 wks	72.0%	-
Practice Plus Group Surgical Centre - Devizes South West	South West	11 wks	77.8%	-
Spire Parkway Hospital Midlands	Midlands	11 wks	75.2%	5
Woodlands Hospital North East and Yorkshire	North East and Yorkshire	11 wks	71.2%	2
North Bristol NHS Trust South West	South West	11 wks	69.3%	6
Beaumont Hospital North West	North West	11 wks	71.3%	-
North Downs Hospital South East	South East	11 wks	77.2%	-
Beacon Park Hospital Midlands	Midlands	11 wks	65.5%	-
Barts Health NHS Trust London	London	11 wks	69.1%	18
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust East of England	East of England	11 wks	67.3%	41
East And North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust East of England	East of England	11 wks	71.2%	1
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust South West	South West	11 wks	66.0%	23
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust East of England	East of England	11 wks	67.0%	7
Mount Stuart Hospital South West	South West	12 wks	71.4%	-
Three Shires Hospital Midlands	Midlands	12 wks	71.9%	6
London Independent Hospital London	London	12 wks	78.4%	2
Wrightington, Wigan And Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust North West	North West	12 wks	64.0%	64
Mersey And West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust North West	North West	12 wks	68.4%	64
University Hospitals Of North Midlands NHS Trust Midlands	Midlands	12 wks	61.6%	223
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust South West	South West	12 wks	65.7%	3
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Midlands	Midlands	12 wks	63.8%	2
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust North East and Yorkshire	North East and Yorkshire	12 wks	64.0%	88
County Durham And Darlington NHS Foundation Trust North East and Yorkshire	North East and Yorkshire	12 wks	65.2%	95
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust North East and Yorkshire	North East and Yorkshire	12 wks	68.5%	17
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust Midlands	Midlands	12 wks	64.7%	-
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust South West	South West	12 wks	65.0%	13
West Midlands Hospital Midlands	Midlands	12 wks	59.1%	1
North Cheshire And Mersey NHS Foundation Trust North West	North West	12 wks	66.6%	23
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust North East and Yorkshire	North East and Yorkshire	12 wks	63.4%	19
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust South West	South West	12 wks	61.0%	73
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust South East	South East	12 wks	63.8%	23
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust Midlands	Midlands	12 wks	62.7%	6
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust London	London	12 wks	65.1%	45
Oaks Hospital East of England	East of England	12 wks	59.3%	-
Whittington Health NHS Trust London	London	12 wks	61.2%	14
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust London	London	12 wks	63.5%	164
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn, NHS Foundation Trust East of England	East of England	13 wks	62.9%	20
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust North East and Yorkshire	North East and Yorkshire	13 wks	64.9%	25
Rowley Hall Hospital Midlands	Midlands	13 wks	62.2%	-
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Midlands	Midlands	13 wks	60.3%	100
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust Midlands	Midlands	13 wks	60.7%	3
Wye Valley NHS Trust Midlands	Midlands	13 wks	59.5%	7
University Hospitals Bristol And Weston NHS Foundation Trust South West	South West	13 wks	61.5%	43
Tameside And Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust North West	North West	13 wks	62.4%	-
Spencer Private Hospitals Ltd South East	South East	13 wks	61.6%	3
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust Midlands	Midlands	13 wks	63.6%	13
Tyneside Surgical Services Ltd North East and Yorkshire	North East and Yorkshire	13 wks	76.2%	-
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust North West	North West	13 wks	60.2%	10
The Shrewsbury And Telford Hospital NHS Trust Midlands	Midlands	13 wks	61.8%	-
Surrey And Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust South East	South East	13 wks	62.8%	4
Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust North East and Yorkshire	North East and Yorkshire	13 wks	60.4%	107
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust North West	North West	13 wks	60.7%	99
Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Midlands	Midlands	13 wks	58.8%	95
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust South East	South East	13 wks	60.0%	19
Stourside Hospital Midlands	Midlands	13 wks	66.4%	1
Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust North East and Yorkshire	North East and Yorkshire	13 wks	63.2%	-
Northern Lincolnshire And Goole NHS Foundation Trust North East and Yorkshire	North East and Yorkshire	13 wks	59.1%	129
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust North East and Yorkshire	North East and Yorkshire	13 wks	59.6%	1
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust London	London	14 wks	61.0%	64
Medway NHS Foundation Trust South East	South East	14 wks	59.5%	-
Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust North West	North West	14 wks	59.2%	288
Claremont Private Hospital North East and Yorkshire	North East and Yorkshire	14 wks	59.2%	1
James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust East of England	East of England	14 wks	58.5%	94
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust North West	North West	14 wks	58.0%	42
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust Midlands	Midlands	14 wks	59.0%	-
Sandwell And West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust Midlands	Midlands	14 wks	59.6%	27
Epsom And St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust London	London	14 wks	59.8%	69
East Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust East of England	East of England	14 wks	57.0%	71
Dartford And Gravesham NHS Trust South East	South East	14 wks	57.1%	47
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust North West	North West	14 wks	57.6%	174
Cora Health Diagnostics (Formerly Healthshare Diagnostics) South East	South East	14 wks	60.8%	9
Norfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust East of England	East of England	14 wks	56.8%	323
Countess Of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust North West	North West	14 wks	58.6%	101
University Hospitals Of Derby And Burton NHS Foundation Trust Midlands	Midlands	14 wks	55.7%	196
Spire Little Aston Hospital Midlands	Midlands	15 wks	64.5%	-
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust South West	South West	15 wks	56.8%	73
Tees Valley Hospital North East and Yorkshire	North East and Yorkshire	15 wks	57.1%	-
Lewisham And Greenwich NHS Trust London	London	15 wks	57.7%	86
University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust Midlands	Midlands	15 wks	58.2%	172
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust North West	North West	15 wks	56.9%	537
North Tees And Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust North East and Yorkshire	North East and Yorkshire	15 wks	56.1%	75
Practice Plus Group Hospital - Ilford London	London	15 wks	56.1%	9
Ashford And St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust South East	South East	15 wks	55.0%	12
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust South West	South West	15 wks	56.5%	98
Birmingham Women's And Children's NHS Foundation Trust Midlands	Midlands	15 wks	53.0%	13
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust East of England	East of England	15 wks	53.9%	119
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust South East	South East	15 wks	55.2%	289
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust Midlands	Midlands	15 wks	54.8%	280
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust East of England	East of England	15 wks	54.7%	64
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust East of England	East of England	15 wks	55.0%	148
United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Midlands	Midlands	16 wks	54.1%	33
East Cheshire NHS Trust North West	North West	16 wks	54.5%	79
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust South East	South East	16 wks	53.1%	464
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust London	London	16 wks	53.6%	63
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust North West	North West	16 wks	53.7%	139
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust South West	South West	16 wks	52.6%	60
Rivers Hospital East of England	East of England	16 wks	54.9%	17
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust South West	South West	16 wks	52.8%	81
Fulwood Hall Hospital North West	North West	16 wks	52.3%	4
Woodthorpe Hospital Midlands	Midlands	16 wks	52.0%	1
New Hall Hospital South West	South West	16 wks	53.2%	18
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust North West	North West	17 wks	51.9%	20
University Hospitals Coventry And Warwickshire NHS Trust Midlands	Midlands	17 wks	51.8%	212
Beardwood Hospital North West	North West	17 wks	53.1%	-
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust Midlands	Midlands	17 wks	52.1%	506
Nuffield Health, Brentwood Hospital East of England	East of England	17 wks	50.8%	88
Guy's And St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust London	London	17 wks	51.1%	24
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust South East	South East	17 wks	50.8%	280
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust South East	South East	17 wks	50.8%	19
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust South East	South East	17 wks	50.6%	191
Fitzwilliam Hospital East of England	East of England	18 wks	50.5%	9
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust North East and Yorkshire	North East and Yorkshire	18 wks	50.6%	224
York And Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust North East and Yorkshire	North East and Yorkshire	18 wks	50.2%	11
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust London	London	18 wks	49.2%	414
Mid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust East of England	East of England	18 wks	49.1%	545
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust North East and Yorkshire	North East and Yorkshire	19 wks	48.9%	395
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust North West	North West	19 wks	48.5%	49
Park Hospital Midlands	Midlands	19 wks	48.5%	25
Barking, Havering And Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust London	London	19 wks	48.9%	368
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust South East	South East	19 wks	47.5%	91
The Berkshire Independent Hospital South East	South East	19 wks	48.1%	1
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust East of England	East of England	19 wks	47.4%	213
Buckshaw Hospital North West	North West	20 wks	44.3%	6
Boston West Hospital Midlands	Midlands	20 wks	45.5%	2
Spire London East London	London	21 wks	42.3%	21
Euxton Hall Hospital North West	North West	21 wks	42.9%	3
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust North West	North West	21 wks	45.6%	327
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust Midlands	Midlands	22 wks	39.4%	29
Woodland Hospital Midlands	Midlands	23 wks	34.3%	1
Nuffield Health, Guildford Hospital South East	South East	27 wks	26.1%	-
Ridgeway Hospital South West	South West	28 wks	16.4%	-
Modality Llp Midlands	Midlands	30 wks	0.0%	3

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS Gynaecology waiting list?

The NHS Gynaecology waiting list in England has about 563,452 patients currently waiting for treatment. The typical wait is around 13 weeks (3 months), based on data from 187 hospitals. Waiting times vary significantly between hospitals, so it's worth comparing your options before accepting a referral.

How long will I wait to see a gynaecologist on the NHS?

The headline NHS waiting time is the wait from your GP's referral to your first outpatient appointment, which is the first time you actually see a gynaecologist. Nationally this currently averages about 13 weeks. In our data it ranges from as short as 2 weeks at the fastest hospital to 30 weeks at the slowest, so where you are referred matters. Any tests, procedures or treatment that follow that first appointment may have their own waits on top.

What percentage of Gynaecology patients are seen within 18 weeks?

Across the NHS, 64% of Gynaecology patients are currently seen within the 18-week target. The NHS constitutional standard is 92%.

Can I choose which hospital I'm referred to?

Yes. Under the NHS Constitution, patients in England have the right to choose which hospital they are referred to for a first outpatient appointment. You can use WaitRadar to compare waiting times and discuss your options with your GP.

Source: NHS England RTT statistics. about our methodology

This is informational data, not medical advice. Always discuss referral options with your GP. Full disclaimer.