Across all departments, most patients wait about
14 weeks
That's roughly 3 months:
6 in 10 people are seen within 18 weeks.
Waits at this hospital are about 0.7 week shorter than in February 2025.
Formerly known as
This trust was formed from or previously known as:
Cambridge Acute Unit
Hospital sites at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust operates the following NHS hospital sites. Waiting list figures on this page cover the trust as a whole.
Addenbrooke's Hospital Block 9 Ida Darwin Hospital Hinchingbrooke Hospital Ipswich Hospital Jersey General Hospital Lister Hospital Lowestoft Hospital Luton And Dunstable University Hospital Newmarket Hospital Norfolk And Norwich Hospital Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital Oxford University Hospitals Peterborough City Hospital Queen Elizabeth Hospital Rivers Hospital Rosie Hospital Royston Hospital Spire (Lea) Hospital University Hospital Southampton
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the NHS waiting list at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 61,088 patients on its NHS waiting list. The typical wait across all departments is around 14 weeks from GP referral, though this varies significantly by specialty.
Does Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target?
About 6 in 10 patients at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are currently seen within the 18-week referral-to-treatment target. The NHS constitutional standard is 9 in 10 (92%).
How do I contact Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust can be contacted via their main switchboard on 01223 245151. Ask to be connected to the relevant department or clinic.
Can I choose to be referred to this hospital?
Yes. Under the NHS Constitution, patients in England have the right to choose which hospital they are referred to for a first outpatient appointment. Discuss your options with your GP before accepting a referral.