NHS Urology Referral Waiting Times in Basingstoke

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Updated February 2026

The typical wait to see a urologist is

16 weeks

That's nearly 4 months

The NHS Urology waiting list at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust currently has 3,442 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 16 weeks from GP referral. About 5 in 10 Urology patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). 212 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 4.7 weeks longer than in February 2025. It's slipped down 94 places in the national league for this department's; now 178 out of 202 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Feb 25→Feb 26
Typical wait
15.9weeks
▲ +4.7 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
5in 10
▼ -13.6 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
3.4k
▲ +594
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
212
▲ +138
Been on the list for 12+ months
5 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
3,442
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
212 people
have waited over a year
Been on the list for 12+ months
294 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:

206waiting 1 to 1.25 years (52 to 65 weeks)
6waiting 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.

▲ +4.7 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 urologist is about 11 weeks. This hospital is slower than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 178th out of 202 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 31st out of 34 in South East

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.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 3,442 patients on its Urology waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 16 weeks.

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

About 55% of Urology 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 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.

Source: NHS England RTT statistics. about our methodology

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