Doncaster And Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Waiting Times

The NHS waiting list at Doncaster And Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust currently has 51,903 patients waiting for treatment, with a typical wait of around 14 weeks from GP referral. About 6 in 10 patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS target is 9 in 10), and 1,069 have been waiting over a year.

NHS Foundation Trust North East and Yorkshire Updated February 2026

Across all departments, most patients wait about 14 weeks

That's roughly just over 3 months: 6 in 10 people are seen within 18 weeks. Waits at this hospital are about 0.5 week longer than in February 2025.

12-month change

Then vs now at this hospital

Feb 25→Feb 26
Typical wait
14weeks
â–² +0.5 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
6in 10
No change
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
52k
â–¼ -4.5k
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
1.1k
â–¼ -608
Been on the list for 12+ months

Hospital details

Address Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Armthorpe Road, Doncaster, DN2 5LT
Phone 01302 366666
Integrated Care Board NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board
Established 2001

Formerly known as

This trust was formed from or previously known as:

Bassetlaw Hospital And Community Health Services NHS TrustDoncaster Royal Infirmary And Montagu Hospital NHS Trust

Waiting time trend

Median wait across all departments at this hospital, month by month.

â–² +0.5 wks

Department waiting times

Cardiology

10 weeks
78% within 18 weeks

Dermatology

11 weeks
72% within 18 weeks

Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)

18 weeks
51% within 18 weeks

Geriatric Medicine

4 weeks
91% within 18 weeks

Gastroenterology

13 weeks
63% within 18 weeks

General Surgery

11 weeks
67% within 18 weeks

Gynaecology

9 weeks
69% within 18 weeks

Ophthalmology (Eye Care)

13 weeks
65% within 18 weeks

Oral & Dental Surgery

15 weeks
57% within 18 weeks

Paediatrics

7 weeks
83% within 18 weeks

Respiratory Medicine

15 weeks
56% within 18 weeks

Rheumatology

12 weeks
69% within 18 weeks

Trauma & Orthopaedics

20 weeks
46% within 18 weeks

Urology

14 weeks
61% within 18 weeks

Hospital sites at Doncaster And Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Doncaster And Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust operates the following NHS hospital sites. Waiting list figures on this page cover the trust as a whole.

Barnsley District General Hospital Bassetlaw Hospital Montagu Hospital Retford Hospital Rotherham District Hospital Tickhill Road Hospital

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS waiting list at Doncaster And Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?

Doncaster And Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 51,903 patients on its NHS waiting list. The typical wait across all departments is around 14 weeks from GP referral, though this varies significantly by specialty.

Does Doncaster And Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target?

About 6 in 10 patients at Doncaster And Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals 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 Doncaster And Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?

Doncaster And Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust can be contacted via their main switchboard on 01302 366666. 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.

Source: NHS England RTT statistics. about our methodology