NHS General Surgery Referral Waiting Times in Preston

Fulwood Hall Hospital

Updated June 2026

The typical wait to see a general surgeon is

8 weeks

That's 2 months

The NHS General Surgery waiting list at Fulwood Hall Hospital currently has 527 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 8 weeks from GP referral. About 8 in 10 General Surgery patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). Fulwood Hall Hospital is an Independent Sector provider in the North West region. Waits at this hospital haven't really changed since June 2025. It's moved up 11 places in the national league for this department's; now 65 out of 266 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Jun 25Jun 26
Typical wait
8.1weeks
No change
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
8in 10
▲ +7.4 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
527
▼ -34
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
0
No change
Been on the list for 12+ months
8 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
527
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
25 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
117 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.

No change

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 general surgeon is about 12 weeks. This hospital is faster than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 65th out of 266 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 7th out of 36 in North West

What does General Surgery cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Hernia repair
Gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy)
Appendix removal
Bowel surgery
Thyroid surgery
Haemorrhoid treatment
Varicose vein surgery
Abscess drainage
Lipoma removal

Hospital contact

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

Midgery Lane, Preston, PR2 9SZ
NHS Lancashire And South Cumbria Integrated Care Board

Patient experiences

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS General Surgery waiting list at Fulwood Hall Hospital?

Fulwood Hall Hospital currently has about 527 patients on its General Surgery waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 8 weeks.

Does Fulwood Hall Hospital meet the NHS 18-week target for General Surgery?

About 80% of General Surgery patients at Fulwood Hall Hospital are currently seen within 18 weeks of GP referral. The NHS constitutional target is 92%.

Can I choose a different hospital if the General Surgery 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 General Surgery 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.