NHS Plastic Surgery Referral Waiting Times in Cambridge

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Updated February 2026

The typical wait to see a plastic surgeon is

14 weeks

That's just over 3 months

The NHS Plastic Surgery waiting list at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust currently has 2,077 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 14 weeks from GP referral. About 6 in 10 Plastic Surgery patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). 26 have been waiting over a year. Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS Foundation Trust in the East of England region. Waits at this hospital are about 2.4 weeks shorter than in February 2025. It's moved up 10 places in the national league for this department's; now 48 out of 93 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Feb 25Feb 26
Typical wait
14.5weeks
▼ -2.4 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
6in 10
▲ +7.8 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
2.1k
▲ +63
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
26
▼ -74
Been on the list for 12+ months
6 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
2,077
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
39 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
26 people
have waited over a year
Been on the list for 12+ months
440 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.

▼ -2.4 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 plastic surgeon is about 15 weeks. This hospital is about the same as the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 48th out of 93 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 3rd out of 10 in East of England

What does Plastic Surgery cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Skin cancer removal and reconstruction
Breast reconstruction
Hand surgery
Scar revision
Burns treatment
Skin graft surgery
Dupuytren's contracture release
Prominent ear correction

Hospital contact

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

Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ
01223 245151
NHS Cambridgeshire And Peterborough Integrated Care Board

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS Plastic Surgery waiting list at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 2,077 patients on its Plastic Surgery waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 14 weeks.

Does Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target for Plastic Surgery?

About 59% of Plastic Surgery patients at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are currently seen within 18 weeks of GP referral. The NHS constitutional target is 92%.

Can I choose a different hospital if the Plastic 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 Plastic 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.