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NHS General Surgery Referral Waiting Times in Bath

Bmi - Bath Clinic

Updated August 2026

The typical wait to see a general surgeon is

9 weeks

That's just over 2 months

The NHS General Surgery waiting list at Bmi - Bath Clinic currently has 38 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 9 weeks from GP referral. About 8 in 10 General Surgery patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). Bmi - Bath Clinic is an Independent Sector provider in the South West region. Waits at this hospital haven't really changed since August 2025. It's moved up 17 places in the national league for this department's; now 81 out of 257 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Aug 25→Aug 26
Typical wait
9.4weeks
No change
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
8in 10
▲ +7 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
38
▼ -19
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
0
No change
Been on the list for 12+ months
8 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
38
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
23 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
12 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.

No change

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 general surgeon is about 12 weeks. This hospital is faster than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 81st out of 257 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 7th out of 27 in South West

What does General Surgery cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Hernia repair
Gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy)
Appendix removal
Bowel surgery
Thyroid surgery
Haemorrhoid treatment
Varicose vein surgery
Abscess drainage
Lipoma removal

Hospital contact

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

The Bath Clinic, Bath, BA2 7BR
01225 835555
NHS Bath And North East Somerset, Swindon And Wiltshire Integrated Care Board

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS General Surgery waiting list at Bmi - Bath Clinic?

Bmi - Bath Clinic currently has about 38 patients on its General Surgery waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 9 weeks.

Does Bmi - Bath Clinic meet the NHS 18-week target for General Surgery?

About 84% of General Surgery patients at Bmi - Bath Clinic are currently seen within 18 weeks of GP referral. The NHS constitutional target is 92%.

Can I choose a different hospital if the General Surgery 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 Surgery 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.