NHS Gynaecology Referral Waiting Times in Cheltenham

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Updated April 2026

The typical wait to see a gynaecologist is

11 weeks

That's 2½ months

The NHS Gynaecology waiting list at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust currently has 4,144 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 11 weeks from GP referral. About 7 in 10 Gynaecology 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 1.2 week longer than in April 2025. It's slipped down 20 places in the national league for this department's; now 55 out of 187 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Apr 25Apr 26
Typical wait
10.7weeks
▲ +1.2 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
7in 10
▼ -2.9 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
4.1k
▲ +675
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
0
No change
Been on the list for 12+ months
7 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
4,144
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
33 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
602 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.

▲ +1.2 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 gynaecologist is about 13 weeks. This hospital is faster than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 55th out of 187 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 6th out of 20 in South West

What does Gynaecology cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Heavy or painful periods
Endometriosis
Fibroids
Ovarian cysts
Pelvic pain investigation
Prolapse treatment
Cervical screening follow-up
Hysteroscopy
Menopause management
Fertility investigations

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 Gynaecology waiting list at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 4,144 patients on its Gynaecology waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 11 weeks.

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

About 68% of Gynaecology 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 Gynaecology 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 Gynaecology 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.