NHS Dermatology Referral Waiting Times in Darlington

County Durham And Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Updated February 2026

The typical wait to see a dermatologist is

14 weeks

That's just over 3 months

The NHS Dermatology waiting list at County Durham And Darlington NHS Foundation Trust currently has 3,600 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 14 weeks from GP referral. About 6 in 10 Dermatology patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). 230 have been waiting over a year. County Durham And Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS Foundation Trust in the North East and Yorkshire region. Waits at this hospital are about 2.4 weeks longer than in February 2025. It's slipped down 31 places in the national league for this department's; now 75 out of 118 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Feb 25Feb 26
Typical wait
13.7weeks
▲ +2.4 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
6in 10
▼ -10.5 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
3.6k
▲ +176
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
230
▲ +211
Been on the list for 12+ months
6 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
3,600
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
49 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
230 people
have waited over a year
Been on the list for 12+ months
350 people
waiting for a surgery date
Already been told they need an operation

Long waiter breakdown

Of those waiting over a year, here's how long they've been waiting:

222waiting 1 to 1.25 years (52 to 65 weeks)
8waiting 1.25 to 1.5 years (65 to 78 weeks)

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 dermatologist is about 12 weeks. This hospital is slower than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 75th out of 118 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 14th out of 20 in North East and Yorkshire

What does Dermatology cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Suspicious mole checks
Skin cancer assessment
Eczema treatment
Psoriasis management
Acne treatment
Hair loss (alopecia)
Rosacea
Wart and verruca treatment
Contact dermatitis
Skin biopsy

Hospital contact

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

Darlington Memorial Hospital, Darlington, DL3 6HX
01325 380100
NHS North East And North Cumbria Integrated Care Board

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS Dermatology waiting list at County Durham And Darlington NHS Foundation Trust?

County Durham And Darlington NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 3,600 patients on its Dermatology waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 14 weeks.

Does County Durham And Darlington NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target for Dermatology?

About 59% of Dermatology patients at County Durham And Darlington 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 Dermatology 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 Dermatology 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.