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NHS Dermatology Referral Waiting Times in Prescot

St Helens And Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Updated August 2026

The typical wait to see a dermatologist is

15 weeks

That's 3½ months

The NHS Dermatology waiting list at St Helens And Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust currently has 8,204 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 15 weeks from GP referral. About 6 in 10 Dermatology patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). 476 have been waiting over a year. St Helens And Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is an NHS Trust in the North West region. Waits at this hospital are about 2.1 weeks longer than in August 2025. It's slipped down 28 places in the national league for this department's; now 105 out of 115 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Aug 25→Aug 26
Typical wait
15.2weeks
▲ +2.1 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
6in 10
▼ -5.7 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
8.2k
▼ -100
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
476
▲ +310
Been on the list for 12+ months
6 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
8,204
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
48 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
476 people
have waited over a year
Been on the list for 12+ months
68 people
waiting for a surgery date
Already been told they need an operation

Long waiter breakdown

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

460waiting 1 to 1.25 years (52 to 65 weeks)
16waiting 1.25 to 1.5 years (65 to 78 weeks)

Wait time over time

Median wait for this department, with the national average as a dashed line.

▲ +2.1 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 dermatologist is about 11 weeks. This hospital is slower than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 105th out of 115 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 14th out of 15 in North West

What does Dermatology cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Suspicious mole checks
Skin cancer assessment
Eczema treatment
Psoriasis management
Acne treatment
Hair loss (alopecia)
Rosacea
Wart and verruca treatment
Contact dermatitis
Skin biopsy

Hospital contact

Main hospital switchboard. ask to be connected to the department.

Whiston Hospital, Prescot, L35 5DR
0151 426 1600
NHS Cheshire And Merseyside Integrated Care Board

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS Dermatology waiting list at St Helens And Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust?

St Helens And Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust currently has about 8,204 patients on its Dermatology waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 15 weeks.

Does St Helens And Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust meet the NHS 18-week target for Dermatology?

About 55% of Dermatology patients at St Helens And Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust are currently seen within 18 weeks of GP referral. The NHS constitutional target is 92%.

Can I choose a different hospital if the Dermatology 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 Dermatology 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.