Buckshaw Hospital
Updated February 2026
The typical wait to see an ENT specialist is
6 weeks
That's just over 1 month
The NHS Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) waiting list at Buckshaw Hospital currently has 558 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 6 weeks from GP referral. About 8 in 10 Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). Buckshaw Hospital is an Independent Sector provider in the North West region. Waits at this hospital are about 4.9 weeks shorter than in February 2025. It's moved up 20 places in the national league for this department's; now 17 out of 156 hospitals.
Median wait for this department, with the national average as a dashed line.
Distribution of patients by how many weeks they've been on the waiting list.
The national average wait to see an ENT specialist is about 14 weeks. This hospital is faster than the national average.
Ranked 17th out of 156 hospitals nationally for this department
Ranked 7th out of 28 in North West
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Buckshaw Hospital currently has about 558 patients on its Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 6 weeks.
About 83% of Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) patients at Buckshaw Hospital are currently seen within 18 weeks of GP referral. The NHS constitutional target is 92%.
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 Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) 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.