NHS Trauma & Orthopaedics Referral Waiting Times in Worcester

Herefordshire And Worcestershire Health And Care NHS Trust

Updated February 2026

The typical wait to see an orthopaedic consultant is

8 weeks

That's nearly 2 months

The NHS Trauma & Orthopaedics waiting list at Herefordshire And Worcestershire Health And Care NHS Trust currently has 43 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 8 weeks from GP referral. About 7 in 10 Trauma & Orthopaedics patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). Herefordshire And Worcestershire Health And Care NHS Trust is an NHS Trust in the Midlands region. Waits at this hospital are about 1.6 weeks longer than in February 2025. It's slipped down 7 places in the national league for this department's; now 27 out of 306 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Feb 25Feb 26
Typical wait
7.8weeks
▲ +1.6 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
7in 10
▼ -24.5 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
43
▼ -16
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
0
No change
Been on the list for 12+ months
7 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
43
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
25 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer

Wait time over time

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

▲ +1.6 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 an orthopaedic consultant is about 14 weeks. This hospital is faster than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 28th out of 306 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 3rd out of 54 in Midlands

What does Trauma & Orthopaedics cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Hip replacement
Knee replacement
Shoulder surgery
Carpal tunnel release
Arthroscopy (keyhole joint surgery)
Fracture treatment
ACL reconstruction
Spinal injections
Bunion surgery
Trigger finger release

Hospital contact

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

Unit 2 Kings Court, Worcester, WR5 1JR
NHS Herefordshire And Worcestershire Integrated Care Board

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS Trauma & Orthopaedics waiting list at Herefordshire And Worcestershire Health And Care NHS Trust?

Herefordshire And Worcestershire Health And Care NHS Trust currently has about 43 patients on its Trauma & Orthopaedics waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 8 weeks.

Does Herefordshire And Worcestershire Health And Care NHS Trust meet the NHS 18-week target for Trauma & Orthopaedics?

About 72% of Trauma & Orthopaedics patients at Herefordshire And Worcestershire Health And Care NHS Trust are currently seen within 18 weeks of GP referral. The NHS constitutional target is 92%.

Can I choose a different hospital if the Trauma & Orthopaedics 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 Trauma & Orthopaedics 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.