NHS Gynaecology Referral Waiting Times in Newport

Isle Of Wight NHS Trust

Updated February 2026

The typical wait to see a gynaecologist is

8 weeks

That's nearly 2 months

The NHS Gynaecology waiting list at Isle Of Wight NHS Trust currently has 669 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 8 weeks from GP referral. About 8 in 10 Gynaecology patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). Isle Of Wight NHS Trust is an NHS Trust in the South East region. Waits at this hospital are about 6.7 weeks shorter than in February 2025. It's moved up 90 places in the national league for this department's; now 18 out of 186 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Feb 25Feb 26
Typical wait
7.9weeks
▼ -6.7 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
8in 10
▲ +17.9 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
669
▼ -408
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
0
▼ -10
Been on the list for 12+ months
8 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
669
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
27 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
206 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.

▼ -6.7 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 gynaecologist is about 14 weeks. This hospital is faster than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 18th out of 186 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 4th out of 32 in South East

What does Gynaecology cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Heavy or painful periods
Endometriosis
Fibroids
Ovarian cysts
Pelvic pain investigation
Prolapse treatment
Cervical screening follow-up
Hysteroscopy
Menopause management
Fertility investigations

Hospital contact

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

St Marys Hospital, Newport, PO30 5TG
NHS Hampshire And Isle Of Wight Integrated Care Board

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS Gynaecology waiting list at Isle Of Wight NHS Trust?

Isle Of Wight NHS Trust currently has about 669 patients on its Gynaecology waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 8 weeks.

Does Isle Of Wight NHS Trust meet the NHS 18-week target for Gynaecology?

About 77% of Gynaecology patients at Isle Of Wight 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 Gynaecology 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 Gynaecology 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.