NHS Urology Referral Waiting Times in Stevenage

East And North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust

Updated February 2026

The typical wait to see a urologist is

12 weeks

That's nearly 3 months

The NHS Urology waiting list at East And North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust currently has 4,108 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 12 weeks from GP referral. About 7 in 10 Urology patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). 37 have been waiting over a year. East And North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust is an NHS Trust in the East of England region. Waits at this hospital are about 2.9 weeks shorter than in February 2025. It's moved up 23 places in the national league for this department's; now 125 out of 202 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Feb 25Feb 26
Typical wait
12.3weeks
▼ -2.9 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
7in 10
▲ +9.2 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
4.1k
▼ -363
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
37
▼ -115
Been on the list for 12+ months
7 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
4,108
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
36 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
37 people
have waited over a year
Been on the list for 12+ months
584 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.

▼ -2.9 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 about the same as the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 125th out of 202 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 9th out of 21 in East of England

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.

Lister Hospital, Stevenage, SG1 4AB
01438 314333
NHS Hertfordshire And West Essex Integrated Care Board

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS Urology waiting list at East And North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust?

East And North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust currently has about 4,108 patients on its Urology waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 12 weeks.

Does East And North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust meet the NHS 18-week target for Urology?

About 66% of Urology patients at East And North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust 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.