NHS Urology Referral Waiting Times in Caterham

First Community Health And Care Cic

Updated February 2026

The typical wait to see a urologist is

5 weeks

That's 1 month

The NHS Urology waiting list at First Community Health And Care Cic currently has 729 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 5 weeks from GP referral. About 10 in 10 Urology patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). First Community Health And Care Cic is an Independent Sector provider in the South East region.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Feb 25Feb 26
Typical wait
4.8weeks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
10in 10
▲ +97.9 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
729
▲ +729
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
0
No change
Been on the list for 12+ months
10 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
729
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
13 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer

Wait time over time

Median wait for this department, with the national average as a dashed line.

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 faster than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 13th out of 202 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 3rd out of 34 in South East

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.

The Caterham Dene Hospital, Caterham, CR3 5RA
NHS Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care Board

Patient experiences

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS Urology waiting list at First Community Health And Care Cic?

First Community Health And Care Cic currently has about 729 patients on its Urology waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 5 weeks.

Does First Community Health And Care Cic meet the NHS 18-week target for Urology?

About 98% of Urology patients at First Community Health And Care Cic 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.