Heart Networks
Updated February 2026
The typical wait to see a cardiologist is
11 weeks
That's 2½ months
The NHS Cardiology waiting list at Heart Networks currently has 880 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 11 weeks from GP referral. About 10 in 10 Cardiology patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). Heart Networks is an Independent Sector provider in the North West region. Waits at this hospital are about 6.1 weeks longer than in March 2025.
Median wait for this department, with the national average as a dashed line.
Distribution of patients by how many weeks they've been on the waiting list.
The national average wait to see a cardiologist is about 13 weeks. This hospital is faster than the national average.
Ranked 44th out of 131 hospitals nationally for this department
Ranked 5th out of 19 in North West
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Heart Networks currently has about 880 patients on its Cardiology waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 11 weeks.
About 97% of Cardiology patients at Heart Networks are currently seen within 18 weeks of GP referral. The NHS constitutional target is 92%.
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 Cardiology 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.