NHS Gynaecology Referral Waiting Times in Preston

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Updated April 2026

The typical wait to see a gynaecologist is

17 weeks

That's nearly 4 months

The NHS Gynaecology waiting list at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust currently has 1,893 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 17 weeks from GP referral. About 5 in 10 Gynaecology patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). 20 have been waiting over a year. Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS Foundation Trust in the North West region. Waits at this hospital are about 0.7 week shorter than in April 2025. It's slipped down 11 places in the national league for this department's; now 157 out of 187 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Apr 25Apr 26
Typical wait
16.5weeks
▼ -0.7 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
5in 10
▲ +0.7 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
1.9k
▼ -765
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
20
No change
Been on the list for 12+ months
5 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
1,893
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
44 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
20 people
have waited over a year
Been on the list for 12+ months
419 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.

▼ -0.7 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 13 weeks. This hospital is slower than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 157th out of 187 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 21st out of 26 in North West

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.

Royal Preston Hospital, Preston, PR2 9HT
01772 716565
NHS Lancashire And South Cumbria Integrated Care Board

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS Gynaecology waiting list at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 1,893 patients on its Gynaecology waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 17 weeks.

Does Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target for Gynaecology?

About 52% of Gynaecology patients at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals 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 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.