NHS Urology Referral Waiting Times in London

Barts Health NHS Trust

Updated April 2026

The typical wait to see a urologist is

14 weeks

That's just over 3 months

The NHS Urology waiting list at Barts Health NHS Trust currently has 6,444 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 14 weeks from GP referral. About 6 in 10 Urology patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). 47 have been waiting over a year. Barts Health NHS Trust is an NHS Trust in the London region. Waits at this hospital are about 1.4 week shorter than in April 2025. It's slipped down 7 places in the national league for this department's; now 171 out of 201 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Apr 25Apr 26
Typical wait
14.5weeks
▼ -1.4 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
6in 10
▲ +4.2 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
6.4k
▲ +1.1k
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
47
▼ -110
Been on the list for 12+ months
6 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
6,444
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
41 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
47 people
have waited over a year
Been on the list for 12+ months
1,172 people
waiting for a surgery date
Already been told they need an operation

Wait time over time

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

▼ -1.4 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 a urologist is about 11 weeks. This hospital is slower than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 171st out of 201 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 23rd out of 30 in London

What does Urology cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Kidney stones
Prostate problems
Bladder issues
Urinary incontinence
Circumcision
Vasectomy
Cystoscopy
Testicular lumps
Overactive bladder

Hospital contact

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

The Royal London Hospital, London, E1 2ES
NHS North East London Integrated Care Board

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS Urology waiting list at Barts Health NHS Trust?

Barts Health NHS Trust currently has about 6,444 patients on its Urology waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 14 weeks.

Does Barts Health NHS Trust meet the NHS 18-week target for Urology?

About 58% of Urology patients at Barts Health NHS Trust are currently seen within 18 weeks of GP referral. The NHS constitutional target is 92%.

Can I choose a different hospital if the Urology 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 Urology 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.