NHS General Surgery Referral Waiting Times in Hull

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Updated April 2026

The typical wait to see a general surgeon is

14 weeks

That's just over 3 months

The NHS General Surgery waiting list at Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust currently has 7,500 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 14 weeks from GP referral. About 6 in 10 General Surgery patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). 242 have been waiting over a year. Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is an NHS Trust in the North East and Yorkshire region. Waits at this hospital are about 1 week longer than in April 2025. It's slipped down 29 places in the national league for this department's; now 194 out of 267 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Apr 25Apr 26
Typical wait
13.7weeks
▲ +1 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
6in 10
▼ -2.4 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
7.5k
▲ +447
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
242
▼ -37
Been on the list for 12+ months
6 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
7,500
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
45 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
242 people
have waited over a year
Been on the list for 12+ months
1,801 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:

241waiting 1 to 1.25 years (52 to 65 weeks)
1waiting 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.

▲ +1 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 general surgeon is about 12 weeks. This hospital is slower than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 194th out of 267 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 32nd out of 38 in North East and Yorkshire

What does General Surgery cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Hernia repair
Gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy)
Appendix removal
Bowel surgery
Thyroid surgery
Haemorrhoid treatment
Varicose vein surgery
Abscess drainage
Lipoma removal

Hospital contact

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

Hull Royal Infirmary, Hull, HU3 2JZ
01482 875875
NHS Humber And North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board

Patient experiences

People who used this department at this hospital. (1 review)

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Anonymous
May 2026
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust General Surgery

pain clinic lower back pain

that was OK. but I'm 19 months on and my pain has not be diagnosed yet and have had no treatment for pain relief yet. You have lumbar medial block then I've waited 13 months just for the next step in the procedure. Will I have to wait another year for actual injection for pain relief. ??
The waiting times are CRUEL. I actually hurt my back 2 years ago.
I'm a depressed and sad person now

Referred 2024-10-21 Waited ~20 weeks

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS General Surgery waiting list at Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust?

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust currently has about 7,500 patients on its General Surgery waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 14 weeks.

Does Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust meet the NHS 18-week target for General Surgery?

About 57% of General Surgery patients at Hull University Teaching Hospitals 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 General Surgery 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 General Surgery 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.