NHS Plastic Surgery Referral Waiting Times in Newcastle Upon Tyne

Cobalt Hospital

Updated February 2026

The typical wait to see a plastic surgeon is

13 weeks

That's 3 months

The NHS Plastic Surgery waiting list at Cobalt Hospital currently has 716 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 13 weeks from GP referral. About 7 in 10 Plastic Surgery patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). Cobalt Hospital is an Independent Sector provider in the North East and Yorkshire region. Waits at this hospital haven't really changed since February 2025. It's moved up 1 place in the national league for this department's; now 39 out of 93 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Feb 25Feb 26
Typical wait
13.3weeks
No change
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
7in 10
▲ +2.3 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
716
▲ +148
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
0
No change
Been on the list for 12+ months
7 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
716
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
27 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
109 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.

No change

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 faster than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 40th out of 93 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 9th out of 17 in North East and Yorkshire

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.

The Silverlink North, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE27 0BY
NHS North East And North Cumbria Integrated Care Board

Patient experiences

People who used this department at this hospital.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS Plastic Surgery waiting list at Cobalt Hospital?

Cobalt Hospital currently has about 716 patients on its Plastic Surgery waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 13 weeks.

Does Cobalt Hospital meet the NHS 18-week target for Plastic Surgery?

About 67% of Plastic Surgery patients at Cobalt Hospital 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.