Neurosurgery Waiting Times Across the NHS

Across 43 NHS hospitals, the average wait to see a neurosurgeon is about 14 weeks (just over 3 months).

43
Hospitals offering this
14 weeks
National average wait
65%
Seen within 18 weeks
1,101
Waiting 52+ weeks

Common reasons for referral

Brain tumour surgery
Spinal disc surgery
Nerve decompression
Carpal tunnel surgery
Spinal fusion
Hydrocephalus treatment (shunt)
Trigeminal neuralgia treatment
Deep brain stimulation

All hospitals

Hospital Region Wait Within 18 Wks 52+ Wk
Beardwood Hospital North West North West 4 wks
88.5%
-
Spire Regency Hospital North West North West 6 wks
96.8%
-
Meriden Hospital Midlands Midlands 8 wks
91.0%
-
Spire Washington Hospital North East and Yorkshire North East and Yorkshire 9 wks
92.5%
1
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust North East and Yorkshire North East and Yorkshire 10 wks
70.7%
21
Three Shires Hospital Midlands Midlands 10 wks
65.4%
1
The One Health Group Plc North East and Yorkshire North East and Yorkshire 10 wks
74.9%
15
North Bristol NHS Trust South West South West 11 wks
70.9%
-
Spire Methley Park Hospital North East and Yorkshire North East and Yorkshire 11 wks
72.7%
-
Barking, Havering And Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust London London 11 wks
69.7%
39
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust East of England East of England 11 wks
65.7%
34
Pioneer Healthcare Limited South East South East 11 wks
64.9%
2
The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust North East and Yorkshire North East and Yorkshire 11 wks
71.5%
14
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust South East South East 12 wks
68.5%
6
Nuffield Health, Plymouth Hospital South West South West 12 wks
73.4%
1
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust North East and Yorkshire North East and Yorkshire 12 wks
71.1%
15
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust London London 12 wks
66.7%
71
Claremont Private Hospital North East and Yorkshire North East and Yorkshire 12 wks
72.2%
1
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust South East South East 12 wks
68.8%
9
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust North West North West 12 wks
66.0%
60
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust Midlands Midlands 13 wks
68.3%
4
Mersey And West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust North West North West 13 wks
60.4%
2
University Hospitals Of North Midlands NHS Trust Midlands Midlands 13 wks
63.8%
12
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust Midlands Midlands 13 wks
62.7%
-
Dorking Healthcare Limited (dhc) South East South East 14 wks
64.8%
-
Spire Hull And East Riding Hospital North East and Yorkshire North East and Yorkshire 14 wks
73.1%
-
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust North East and Yorkshire North East and Yorkshire 14 wks
61.5%
63
Spire London East London London 14 wks
58.4%
6
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust London London 14 wks
64.9%
51
Nuffield Health, Cambridge Hospital East of England East of England 15 wks
58.1%
-
Spire Fylde Coast Hospital North West North West 15 wks
64.0%
3
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust North West North West 16 wks
54.4%
40
Spire St Anthony's Hospital London London 16 wks
66.7%
1
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust London London 16 wks
54.1%
133
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust North West North West 17 wks
52.9%
89
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust London London 18 wks
51.1%
70
University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust Midlands Midlands 18 wks
49.7%
-
University Hospitals Coventry And Warwickshire NHS Trust Midlands Midlands 19 wks
47.8%
155
Barts Health NHS Trust London London 19 wks
47.9%
51
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust South East South East 20 wks
47.5%
31
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust South West South West 20 wks
45.5%
90
University Hospitals Of Derby And Burton NHS Foundation Trust Midlands Midlands 23 wks
40.2%
1
Mid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust East of England East of England 26 wks
38.0%
9

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the average Neurosurgery waiting time?

The average NHS waiting time for Neurosurgery is about 14 weeks (just over 3 months), based on data from 43 hospitals.

How long will I wait to see a neurosurgeon?

The typical wait to see a neurosurgeon on the NHS is about 14 weeks. However, this varies significantly by hospital. Use WaitRadar to compare waiting times at different hospitals.

What percentage of Neurosurgery patients are seen within 18 weeks?

Across the NHS, 65% of Neurosurgery 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.