Across all departments, most patients wait about
15 weeks
That's roughly 3½ months:
6 in 10 people are seen within 18 weeks.
Waits at this hospital are about 0.9 week shorter than in February 2025.
Formerly known as
This trust was formed from or previously known as:
Chesterfield/north Derbyshire Unit
Hospital sites at Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust operates the following NHS hospital sites. Waiting list figures on this page cover the trust as a whole.
Bakewell Newholme Hospital Bolsover Community Hospital Buxton Cavendish Hospital Buxton Hospital Chesterfield Royal Hospital Clay Cross Hospital Scarsdale Hospital Walton Hospital Whitworth Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the NHS waiting list at Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust?
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 27,629 patients on its NHS waiting list. The typical wait across all departments is around 15 weeks from GP referral, though this varies significantly by specialty.
Does Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target?
About 6 in 10 patients at Chesterfield Royal Hospital 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 Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust?
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust can be contacted via their main switchboard on 01246 277271. 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.