NHS Respiratory Medicine Referral Waiting Times in Basingstoke

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Updated February 2026

The typical wait to see a respiratory consultant is

10 weeks

That's just over 2 months

The NHS Respiratory Medicine waiting list at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust currently has 1,493 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 10 weeks from GP referral. About 7 in 10 Respiratory Medicine patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). 31 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 1.9 weeks shorter than in February 2025. It's slipped down 5 places in the national league for this department's; now 64 out of 125 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Feb 25Feb 26
Typical wait
9.8weeks
▼ -1.9 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
7in 10
▲ +8 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
1.5k
▼ -89
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
31
▲ +16
Been on the list for 12+ months
7 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
1,493
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
37 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
31 people
have waited over a year
Been on the list for 12+ months
19 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:

29waiting 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.

▼ -1.9 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 respiratory consultant is about 10 weeks. This hospital is about the same as the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 64th out of 125 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 10th out of 21 in South East

What does Respiratory Medicine cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Asthma management
COPD treatment
Sleep apnoea assessment
Lung function tests (spirometry)
Pulmonary fibrosis
Persistent cough investigation
Breathlessness assessment
Pleural effusion drainage
Bronchoscopy

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 Respiratory Medicine waiting list at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 1,493 patients on its Respiratory Medicine waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 10 weeks.

Does Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target for Respiratory Medicine?

About 72% of Respiratory Medicine 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 Respiratory Medicine 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 Respiratory Medicine 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.