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NHS Trauma & Orthopaedics Referral Waiting Times in Chertsey

Ashford And St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Updated August 2026

The typical wait to see an orthopaedic consultant is

13 weeks

That's 3 months

The NHS Trauma & Orthopaedics waiting list at Ashford And St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust currently has 7,920 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 13 weeks from GP referral. About 7 in 10 Trauma & Orthopaedics patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). 146 have been waiting over a year. Ashford And St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS Foundation Trust in the South East region. Waits at this hospital haven't really changed since August 2025. It's slipped down 1 place in the national league for this department's; now 157 out of 303 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Aug 25→Aug 26
Typical wait
12.6weeks
▲ +0.4 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
7in 10
▲ +0.7 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
7.9k
▼ -1k
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
146
▼ -82
Been on the list for 12+ months
7 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
7,920
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
38 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
146 people
have waited over a year
Been on the list for 12+ months
967 people
waiting for a surgery date
Already been told they need an operation

Long waiter breakdown

Of those waiting over a year, here's how long they've been waiting:

131waiting 1 to 1.25 years (52 to 65 weeks)
11waiting 1.25 to 1.5 years (65 to 78 weeks)
4waiting over 1.5 years (78+ weeks)

Wait time over time

Median wait for this department, with the national average as a dashed line.

▲ +0.4 wks

How long are people waiting?

Distribution of patients by how many weeks they've been on the waiting list.

How does this compare?

The national average wait to see an orthopaedic consultant is about 13 weeks. This hospital is about the same as the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 157th out of 303 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 32nd out of 59 in South East

What does Trauma & Orthopaedics cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Hip replacement
Knee replacement
Shoulder surgery
Carpal tunnel release
Arthroscopy (keyhole joint surgery)
Fracture treatment
ACL reconstruction
Spinal injections
Bunion surgery
Trigger finger release

Hospital contact

Main hospital switchboard. ask to be connected to the department.

St Peters Hospital, Chertsey, KT16 0PZ
01932 872000
NHS Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care Board

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS Trauma & Orthopaedics waiting list at Ashford And St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?

Ashford And St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 7,920 patients on its Trauma & Orthopaedics waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 13 weeks.

Does Ashford And St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target for Trauma & Orthopaedics?

About 66% of Trauma & Orthopaedics patients at Ashford And St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are currently seen within 18 weeks of GP referral. The NHS constitutional target is 92%.

Can I choose a different hospital if the Trauma & Orthopaedics wait is too long?

Yes. Under the NHS Constitution, patients in England can ask their GP to refer them to any hospital that provides NHS care. Use WaitRadar to compare Trauma & Orthopaedics waiting times at other NHS hospitals near you before accepting a referral.

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