NHS Urology Referral Waiting Times in Swindon

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Updated April 2026

The typical wait to see a urologist is

17 weeks

That's 4 months

The NHS Urology waiting list at Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust currently has 3,173 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 17 weeks from GP referral. About 5 in 10 Urology patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). 169 have been waiting over a year. Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS Foundation Trust in the South West region. Waits at this hospital are about 1.3 week longer than in April 2025. It's slipped down 28 places in the national league for this department's; now 190 out of 201 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Apr 25Apr 26
Typical wait
17weeks
▲ +1.3 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
5in 10
▼ -1.9 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
3.2k
▲ +531
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
169
▲ +36
Been on the list for 12+ months
5 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
3,173
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
47 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
169 people
have waited over a year
Been on the list for 12+ months
607 people
waiting for a surgery date
Already been told they need an operation

Long waiter breakdown

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

167waiting 1 to 1.25 years (52 to 65 weeks)
2waiting 1.25 to 1.5 years (65 to 78 weeks)

Wait time over time

Median wait for this department, with the national average as a dashed line.

▲ +1.3 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 urologist is about 11 weeks. This hospital is slower than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 190th out of 201 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 24th out of 24 in South West

What does Urology cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Kidney stones
Prostate problems
Bladder issues
Urinary incontinence
Circumcision
Vasectomy
Cystoscopy
Testicular lumps
Overactive bladder

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS Urology waiting list at Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 3,173 patients on its Urology waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 17 weeks.

Does Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target for Urology?

About 51% of Urology patients at Great Western 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 Urology 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 Urology 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.