Trauma & Orthopaedics Department Waiting Times in Bodmin

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Updated December 2025

The typical wait to see an orthopaedic consultant is

6 weeks

That's just over 1 month

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS Foundation Trust in the South West region. There are currently 103 people waiting to see an orthopaedic consultant, with a typical wait of about just over 1 month. 100% of patients are seen within the 18-week target.

100 out of 100
patients are seen within 18 weeks
103
people on the waiting list
12 weeks
worst case wait time (92nd percentile)

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 an orthopaedic consultant is about 13 weeks. This hospital is faster than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 4th out of 306 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 1st out of 41 in South West

What does Trauma & Orthopaedics cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Hip replacement
Knee replacement
Shoulder surgery
Carpal tunnel release
Arthroscopy (keyhole joint surgery)
Fracture treatment
ACL reconstruction
Spinal injections
Bunion surgery
Trigger finger release

Hospital contact

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

Carew House, Bodmin, PL31 2QN
01208 834600
NHS Cornwall And The Isles Of Scilly Integrated Care Board

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Trauma & Orthopaedics waiting time at Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust?

The current average Trauma & Orthopaedics waiting time at Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is about 6 weeks.

How does Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust compare to other hospitals for Trauma & Orthopaedics?

You can compare Trauma & Orthopaedics waiting times across all NHS hospitals on WaitRadar to find shorter waits near you.

Can I choose which hospital I'm referred to?

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.

This is informational data, not medical advice. Always discuss referral options with your GP. Full disclaimer.