NHS Dermatology Referral Waiting Times in Harrogate

Harrogate And District NHS Foundation Trust

Updated February 2026

The typical wait to see a dermatologist is

5 weeks

That's just over 1 month

The NHS Dermatology waiting list at Harrogate And District NHS Foundation Trust currently has 1,592 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 5 weeks from GP referral. About 10 in 10 Dermatology patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). Harrogate And District NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS Foundation Trust in the North East and Yorkshire region. Waits at this hospital are about 2 weeks shorter than in February 2025. It's moved up 15 places in the national league for this department's; now 12 out of 118 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Feb 25Feb 26
Typical wait
5.3weeks
▼ -2 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
10in 10
▲ +11.4 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
1.6k
▼ -431
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
0
No change
Been on the list for 12+ months
10 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
1,592
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
16 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
1 people
waiting for a surgery date
Already been told they need an operation

Wait time over time

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

▼ -2 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 dermatologist is about 12 weeks. This hospital is faster than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 12th out of 118 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 6th out of 20 in North East and Yorkshire

What does Dermatology cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Suspicious mole checks
Skin cancer assessment
Eczema treatment
Psoriasis management
Acne treatment
Hair loss (alopecia)
Rosacea
Wart and verruca treatment
Contact dermatitis
Skin biopsy

Hospital contact

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

Harrogate District Hospital, Harrogate, HG2 7SX
01423 885959
NHS Humber And North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Harrogate And District NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 1,592 patients on its Dermatology waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 5 weeks.

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

About 96% of Dermatology patients at Harrogate And District 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 Dermatology 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 Dermatology 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.