Harrogate And District NHS Foundation Trust Waiting Times

The NHS waiting list at Harrogate And District NHS Foundation Trust currently has 19,871 patients waiting for treatment, with a typical wait of around 9 weeks from GP referral. About 7 in 10 patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS target is 9 in 10), and 17 have been waiting over a year.

NHS Foundation Trust North East and Yorkshire Updated February 2026

Across all departments, most patients wait about 9 weeks

That's roughly 2 months: 7 in 10 people are seen within 18 weeks. Waits at this hospital are about 2 weeks shorter than in February 2025.

12-month change

Then vs now at this hospital

Feb 25→Feb 26
Typical wait
9.3weeks
â–¼ -2 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
7in 10
â–² +5.9 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
20k
â–¼ -1.7k
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
17
â–¼ -166
Been on the list for 12+ months

Hospital details

Address Harrogate District Hospital, Lancaster Park Road, Harrogate, HG2 7SX
Phone 01423 885959
Integrated Care Board NHS Humber And North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board
Established 1992

Formerly known as

This trust was formed from or previously known as:

Harrogate Acute Dmu

Waiting time trend

Median wait across all departments at this hospital, month by month.

â–¼ -2 wks

Department waiting times

Cardiology

11 weeks
71% within 18 weeks

Dermatology

5 weeks
96% within 18 weeks

Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)

11 weeks
75% within 18 weeks

Geriatric Medicine

6 weeks
95% within 18 weeks

Gastroenterology

7 weeks
85% within 18 weeks

General Surgery

10 weeks
72% within 18 weeks

Gynaecology

9 weeks
79% within 18 weeks

Neurology

17 weeks
53% within 18 weeks

Ophthalmology (Eye Care)

11 weeks
70% within 18 weeks

Oral & Dental Surgery

10 weeks
72% within 18 weeks

Paediatrics

7 weeks
89% within 18 weeks

Respiratory Medicine

6 weeks
91% within 18 weeks

Rheumatology

5 weeks
97% within 18 weeks

Trauma & Orthopaedics

14 weeks
59% within 18 weeks

Urology

6 weeks
88% within 18 weeks

Hospital sites at Harrogate And District NHS Foundation Trust

Harrogate And District NHS Foundation Trust operates the following NHS hospital sites. Waiting list figures on this page cover the trust as a whole.

Airedale General Hospital Brompton House Day Hospital And Chidren's Development Centre Chapel Street Day Hospital Friarage Hospital Friary Hospital Harrogate District Hospital Hbss New Selby War Memorial Hospital Hbss St James University Hospital Hbss York District Hospital Malton Community Hospital Ripon And District Community Hospital Scarborough Hospital Selby War Memorial Hospital Skipton General Hospital Wharfedale Hospital Whitecross Court Community Hospital

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS waiting list at Harrogate And District NHS Foundation Trust?

Harrogate And District NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 19,871 patients on its NHS waiting list. The typical wait across all departments is around 9 weeks from GP referral, though this varies significantly by specialty.

Does Harrogate And District NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target?

About 7 in 10 patients at Harrogate And District NHS Foundation Trust are currently seen within the 18-week referral-to-treatment target. The NHS constitutional standard is 9 in 10 (92%).

How do I contact Harrogate And District NHS Foundation Trust?

Harrogate And District NHS Foundation Trust can be contacted via their main switchboard on 01423 885959. Ask to be connected to the relevant department or clinic.

Can I choose to be referred to this hospital?

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 before accepting a referral.

Source: NHS England RTT statistics. about our methodology