Across all departments, most patients wait about
14 weeks
That's roughly just over 3 months:
6 in 10 people are seen within 18 weeks.
Waits at this hospital are about 0.6 week longer than in April 2025.
Formerly known as
This trust was formed from or previously known as:
Swindon Acute Unit
Hospital sites at Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust operates the following NHS hospital sites. Waiting list figures on this page cover the trust as a whole.
Chippenham Community Hospital Cirencester Hospital Devizes Community Hospital Fairford Hospital Frome Community Hospital Melksham Community Hospital Paulton Memorial Hospital Ridgeway Hospital Salisbury District Hospital Savernake Hospital Shepton Mallet Community Hospital Tetbury Hospital The Great Western Hospital Trowbridge Community Hospital Warminster Community Hospital Westbury Community Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the NHS waiting list at Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 44,170 patients on its NHS waiting list. The typical wait across all departments is around 14 weeks from GP referral, though this varies significantly by specialty.
Does Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target?
About 6 in 10 patients at Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are currently seen within the 18-week referral-to-treatment target. The NHS constitutional standard is 9 in 10 (92%).
How do I contact Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust can be contacted via their main switchboard on 01793 604020. Ask to be connected to the relevant department or clinic.
Can I choose to be referred to this hospital?
Yes. Under the NHS Constitution, patients in England have the right to choose which hospital they are referred to for a first outpatient appointment. Discuss your options with your GP before accepting a referral.