NHS Geriatric Medicine Referral Waiting Times in Cheltenham

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Updated February 2026

The typical wait to see a geriatrician is

6 weeks

That's 1½ months

The NHS Geriatric Medicine waiting list at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust currently has 394 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 6 weeks from GP referral. About 9 in 10 Geriatric Medicine patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS Foundation Trust in the South West region. Waits at this hospital are about 0.8 week shorter than in February 2025. It's moved up 3 places in the national league for this department's; now 66 out of 115 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Feb 25Feb 26
Typical wait
6.4weeks
▼ -0.8 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
9in 10
▲ +1.3 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
394
▲ +60
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
0
No change
Been on the list for 12+ months
9 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
394
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
20 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
1 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.

▼ -0.8 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 geriatrician is about 7 weeks. This hospital is faster than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 66th out of 115 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 6th out of 15 in South West

What does Geriatric Medicine cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Falls assessment and prevention
Dementia assessment
Frailty management
Mobility problems
Medication review
Delirium investigation
Osteoporosis
Continence assessment
End-of-life care planning

Hospital contact

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

Cheltenham General Hospital, Cheltenham, GL53 7AN
0300 422 2222
NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS Geriatric Medicine waiting list at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 394 patients on its Geriatric Medicine waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 6 weeks.

Does Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target for Geriatric Medicine?

About 89% of Geriatric Medicine patients at Gloucestershire Hospitals 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 Geriatric Medicine 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 Geriatric Medicine 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.