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NHS Urology Referral Waiting Times in Bristol

GP Care UK

Updated August 2026

The typical wait to see a urologist is

4 weeks

That's 1 month

The NHS Urology waiting list at GP Care UK currently has 1,120 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 4 weeks from GP referral. About 10 in 10 Urology patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). GP Care UK is an Independent Sector provider in the South West region. Waits at this hospital are about 1.6 weeks longer than in August 2025. It's slipped down 8 places in the national league for this department's; now 9 out of 196 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Aug 25→Aug 26
Typical wait
4.5weeks
▲ +1.6 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
10in 10
▼ -1.6 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
1.1k
▲ +605
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
0
No change
Been on the list for 12+ months
10 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
1,120
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
12 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer

Wait time over time

Median wait for this department, with the national average as a dashed line.

▲ +1.6 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 urologist is about 11 weeks. This hospital is faster than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 9th out of 196 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 4th out of 22 in South West

What does Urology cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Kidney stones
Prostate problems
Bladder issues
Urinary incontinence
Circumcision
Vasectomy
Cystoscopy
Testicular lumps
Overactive bladder

Hospital contact

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

160 Aztec West, Bristol, BS32 4TU
NHS Bristol, North Somerset And South Gloucestershire 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 Urology waiting list at GP Care UK?

GP Care UK currently has about 1,120 patients on its Urology waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 4 weeks.

Does GP Care UK meet the NHS 18-week target for Urology?

About 98% of Urology patients at GP Care UK are currently seen within 18 weeks of GP referral. The NHS constitutional target is 92%.

Can I choose a different hospital if the Urology 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 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.