Gastroenterology Department Waiting Times in Swindon

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Updated December 2025

The typical wait to see a gastroenterologist is

14 weeks

That's just over 3 months

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS Foundation Trust in the South West region. There are currently 3,957 people waiting to see a gastroenterologist, with a typical wait of about just over 3 months. 59% of patients are seen within the 18-week target.

59 out of 100
patients are seen within 18 weeks
3,957
people on the waiting list
37 weeks
worst case wait time (92nd percentile)
26 people
have been waiting over a year
12 people
have been approved for treatment and are waiting for a date (0% of the list)

Long waiter breakdown

Of those waiting over a year, here's how long they've been waiting:

25waiting 1–1.25 years (52–65 weeks)
1waiting 1.25–1.5 years (65–78 weeks)

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 gastroenterologist is about 10 weeks. This hospital is slower than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 152nd out of 189 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 20th out of 22 in South West

What does Gastroenterology cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Endoscopy and colonoscopy
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Crohn's disease
Ulcerative colitis
Coeliac disease
Acid reflux (GORD)
Liver disease
Gallstone investigation
Barrett's oesophagus monitoring
Bowel polyp surveillance

Hospital contact

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

Great Western Hospital, Swindon, SN3 6BB
01793 604020
NHS Bath And North East Somerset, Swindon And Wiltshire Integrated Care Board

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Gastroenterology waiting time at Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?

The current average Gastroenterology waiting time at Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is about 14 weeks.

How does Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust compare to other hospitals for Gastroenterology?

You can compare Gastroenterology waiting times across all NHS hospitals on WaitRadar to find shorter waits near you.

Can I choose which hospital I'm referred to?

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.

This is informational data, not medical advice. Always discuss referral options with your GP. Full disclaimer.