Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Waiting Times

The NHS waiting list at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust currently has 85,738 patients waiting for treatment, with a typical wait of around 11 weeks from GP referral. About 7 in 10 patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS target is 9 in 10), and 1,305 have been waiting over a year.

NHS Trust North East and Yorkshire Updated February 2026

Across all departments, most patients wait about 11 weeks

That's roughly nearly 3 months: 7 in 10 people are seen within 18 weeks. Waits at this hospital haven't really changed since February 2025.

12-month change

Then vs now at this hospital

Feb 25→Feb 26
Typical wait
11.5weeks
â–¼ -0.3 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
7in 10
â–² +1.6 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
86k
â–¼ -1.3k
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
1.3k
â–¼ -999
Been on the list for 12+ months

Hospital details

Address St. James's University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7TF
Phone 0113 243 3144
Integrated Care Board NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board
Established 1998

Formerly known as

This trust was formed from or previously known as:

St James's And Seacroft University Hospital NHS TrustUnited Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Waiting time trend

Median wait across all departments at this hospital, month by month.

â–¼ -0.3 wks

Department waiting times

Cardiology

5 weeks
97% within 18 weeks

Cardiothoracic Surgery

8 weeks
78% within 18 weeks

Dermatology

15 weeks
57% within 18 weeks

Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)

19 weeks
47% within 18 weeks

Geriatric Medicine

4 weeks
100% within 18 weeks

Gastroenterology

8 weeks
76% within 18 weeks

General Medicine

1 weeks
87% within 18 weeks

General Surgery

9 weeks
74% within 18 weeks

Gynaecology

13 weeks
60% within 18 weeks

Neurology

12 weeks
73% within 18 weeks

Neurosurgery

11 weeks
71% within 18 weeks

Ophthalmology (Eye Care)

7 weeks
80% within 18 weeks

Oral & Dental Surgery

12 weeks
73% within 18 weeks

Paediatrics

13 weeks
60% within 18 weeks

Plastic Surgery

17 weeks
51% within 18 weeks

Respiratory Medicine

8 weeks
79% within 18 weeks

Rheumatology

12 weeks
63% within 18 weeks

Trauma & Orthopaedics

15 weeks
56% within 18 weeks

Urology

12 weeks
70% within 18 weeks

Hospital sites at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust operates the following NHS hospital sites. Waiting list figures on this page cover the trust as a whole.

Airedale General Hospital Castle Hill Hospital Chapel Allerton Hospital Diana Princess Of Wales Hospital Friarage Hospital Harrogate District Hospital Leeds Dental Hospital NHS Nightingale Hospital Yorkshire And The Humber Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital Pinderfields General Hospital Scarborough Hospital Scunthorpe General Hospital Seacroft Hospital Spire Leeds Hospital St James's University Hospital St Lukes Hospital The Princess Royal Hospital Wharfedale Hospital York District Hospital

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS waiting list at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust?

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust currently has about 85,738 patients on its NHS waiting list. The typical wait across all departments is around 11 weeks from GP referral, though this varies significantly by specialty.

Does Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust meet the NHS 18-week target?

About 7 in 10 patients at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust are currently seen within the 18-week referral-to-treatment target. The NHS constitutional standard is 9 in 10 (92%).

How do I contact Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust?

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust can be contacted via their main switchboard on 0113 243 3144. Ask to be connected to the relevant department or clinic.

Can I choose to be referred to this hospital?

Yes. Under the NHS Constitution, patients in England have the right to choose which hospital they are referred to for a first outpatient appointment. Discuss your options with your GP before accepting a referral.

Source: NHS England RTT statistics. about our methodology