Manchester Surgical Services Ltd
Updated February 2026
The typical wait to see a rheumatologist is
3 weeks
The NHS Rheumatology waiting list at Manchester Surgical Services Ltd currently has 32 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 3 weeks from GP referral. About 10 in 10 Rheumatology patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). Manchester Surgical Services Ltd is an Independent Sector provider in the North West region. Waits at this hospital are about 0.5 week shorter than in February 2025. It's moved up 3 places in the national league for this department's; now 4 out of 125 hospitals.
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 rheumatologist is about 10 weeks. This hospital is faster than the national average.
Ranked 4th out of 125 hospitals nationally for this department
Ranked 1st out of 17 in North West
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Manchester Surgical Services Ltd currently has about 32 patients on its Rheumatology waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 3 weeks.
About 97% of Rheumatology patients at Manchester Surgical Services Ltd 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 Rheumatology 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.