NHS General Surgery Referral Waiting Times in Basingstoke

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Updated June 2026

The typical wait to see a general surgeon is

22 weeks

That's 5 months

The NHS General Surgery waiting list at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust currently has 2,921 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 22 weeks from GP referral. About 4 in 10 General Surgery patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). 173 have been waiting over a year. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS Foundation Trust in the South East region. Waits at this hospital are about 1.7 weeks longer than in June 2025. It's slipped down 13 places in the national league for this department's; now 260 out of 266 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Jun 25Jun 26
Typical wait
21.9weeks
▲ +1.7 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
4in 10
▼ -3.9 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
2.9k
▲ +159
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
173
▲ +25
Been on the list for 12+ months
4 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
2,921
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
50 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
173 people
have waited over a year
Been on the list for 12+ months
699 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:

162waiting 1 to 1.25 years (52 to 65 weeks)
11waiting 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.

▲ +1.7 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 general surgeon is about 12 weeks. This hospital is slower than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 260th out of 266 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 44th out of 45 in South East

What does General Surgery cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Hernia repair
Gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy)
Appendix removal
Bowel surgery
Thyroid surgery
Haemorrhoid treatment
Varicose vein surgery
Abscess drainage
Lipoma removal

Hospital contact

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

Basingstoke And North Hampshire Hos, Basingstoke, RG24 9NA
01256 473202
NHS Hampshire And Isle Of Wight Integrated Care Board

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS General Surgery waiting list at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 2,921 patients on its General Surgery waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 22 weeks.

Does Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target for General Surgery?

About 42% of General Surgery patients at Hampshire 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 General Surgery 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 General Surgery 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.