Livewell Southwest
Updated June 2026
The typical wait to see a geriatrician is
3 weeks
The NHS Geriatric Medicine waiting list at Livewell Southwest currently has 20 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 3 weeks from GP referral. About 10 in 10 Geriatric Medicine patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). Livewell Southwest is an Independent Sector provider in the South West region.
Median wait for this department, with the national average as a dashed line.
Distribution of patients by how many weeks they've been on the waiting list.
The national average wait to see a geriatrician is about 7 weeks. This hospital is faster than the national average.
Ranked 4th out of 111 hospitals nationally for this department
Ranked 1st out of 13 in South West
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Livewell Southwest currently has about 20 patients on its Geriatric Medicine waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 3 weeks.
About 100% of Geriatric Medicine patients at Livewell Southwest are currently seen within 18 weeks of GP referral. The NHS constitutional target is 92%.
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 Geriatric Medicine 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.