NHS Urology Referral Waiting Times in Colchester

East Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Updated April 2026

The typical wait to see a urologist is

14 weeks

That's just over 3 months

The NHS Urology waiting list at East Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust currently has 5,955 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 14 weeks from GP referral. About 6 in 10 Urology patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). East Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS Foundation Trust in the East of England region. Waits at this hospital are about 6.2 weeks shorter than in April 2025. It's moved up 25 places in the national league for this department's; now 162 out of 201 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Apr 25Apr 26
Typical wait
14.1weeks
▼ -6.2 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
6in 10
▲ +13.4 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
6k
▼ -1.6k
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
0
▼ -549
Been on the list for 12+ months
6 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
5,955
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
39 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
609 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.

▼ -6.2 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 slower than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 162nd out of 201 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 15th out of 22 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.

Colchester Dist General Hospital, Colchester, CO4 5JL
01206 747474
NHS Suffolk And North East Essex Integrated Care Board

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS Urology waiting list at East Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust?

East Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 5,955 patients on its Urology waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 14 weeks.

Does East Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target for Urology?

About 59% of Urology patients at East Suffolk And North Essex 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 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.