NHS General Medicine Referral Waiting Times in Barnsley

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Updated June 2026

The typical wait to see a consultant is

6 weeks

That's just over 1 month

The NHS General Medicine waiting list at Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust currently has 35 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 6 weeks from GP referral. About 10 in 10 General Medicine patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS Foundation Trust in the North East and Yorkshire region. Waits at this hospital are about 1 week longer than in June 2025. It's moved up 8 places in the national league for this department's; now 22 out of 77 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Jun 25Jun 26
Typical wait
5.5weeks
▲ +1 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
10in 10
▲ +9.1 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
35
▲ +13
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
0
No change
Been on the list for 12+ months
10 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
35
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
16 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer

Wait time over time

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

▲ +1 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 a consultant is about 8 weeks. This hospital is faster than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 22nd out of 77 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 6th out of 14 in North East and Yorkshire

What does General Medicine cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Complex diagnostic investigations
Chronic disease management
Unexplained weight loss
Fatigue investigation
Fever of unknown origin
Anaemia workup
Diabetes management
Hypertension review

Hospital contact

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

Gawber Road, Barnsley, S75 2EP
01226 730000
NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS General Medicine waiting list at Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust?

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 35 patients on its General Medicine waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 6 weeks.

Does Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target for General Medicine?

About 100% of General Medicine patients at Barnsley Hospital 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 General Medicine 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 General Medicine 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.