Buckshaw Hospital
Updated August 2026
The typical wait to see a urologist is
9 weeks
That's 2 months
The NHS Urology waiting list at Buckshaw Hospital currently has 439 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 9 weeks from GP referral. About 8 in 10 Urology patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). 2 have been waiting over a year. Buckshaw Hospital is an Independent Sector provider in the North West region. Waits at this hospital are about 0.8 week shorter than in August 2025. It's moved up 22 places in the national league for this department's; now 47 out of 196 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 a urologist is about 11 weeks. This hospital is faster than the national average.
Ranked 47th out of 196 hospitals nationally for this department
Ranked 9th out of 30 in North West
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Buckshaw Hospital currently has about 439 patients on its Urology waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 9 weeks.
About 79% of Urology 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 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.