Gynaecology Department Waiting Times in Liverpool

Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust

Updated December 2025

The typical wait to see a gynaecologist is

20 weeks

That's 4½ months

Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS Foundation Trust in the North West region. There are currently 12,868 people waiting to see a gynaecologist, with a typical wait of about 4½ months. 47% of patients are seen within the 18-week target.

47 out of 100
patients are seen within 18 weeks
12,868
people on the waiting list
52 weeks
worst case wait time (92nd percentile)
1,046 people
have been waiting over a year
849 people
have been approved for treatment and are waiting for a date (7% of the list)

Long waiter breakdown

Of those waiting over a year, here's how long they've been waiting:

1,031waiting 1–1.25 years (52–65 weeks)
15waiting 1.25–1.5 years (65–78 weeks)

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 slower than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 172nd out of 187 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 22nd out of 25 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.

Liverpool Womens Hospital, Liverpool, L8 7SS
0151 708 9988
NHS Cheshire And Merseyside Integrated Care Board

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Gynaecology waiting time at Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust?

The current average Gynaecology waiting time at Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust is about 20 weeks.

How does Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust compare to other hospitals for Gynaecology?

You can compare Gynaecology waiting times across all NHS hospitals on WaitRadar to find shorter waits near you.

Can I choose which hospital I'm referred to?

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.

This is informational data, not medical advice. Always discuss referral options with your GP. Full disclaimer.