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NHS Urology Referral Waiting Times in Prescot

St Helens And Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Updated August 2026

The typical wait to see a urologist is

12 weeks

That's nearly 3 months

The NHS Urology waiting list at St Helens And Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust currently has 5,475 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 12 weeks from GP referral. About 7 in 10 Urology patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). 89 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 2.4 weeks shorter than in August 2025. It's moved up 22 places in the national league for this department's; now 123 out of 196 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Aug 25→Aug 26
Typical wait
12weeks
▼ -2.4 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
7in 10
▲ +9.1 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
5.5k
▼ -217
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
89
▼ -20
Been on the list for 12+ months
7 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
5,475
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
36 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
89 people
have waited over a year
Been on the list for 12+ months
1,468 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:

88waiting 1 to 1.25 years (52 to 65 weeks)
1waiting 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.

▼ -2.4 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 urologist is about 11 weeks. This hospital is about the same as the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 123rd out of 196 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 20th out of 30 in North West

What does Urology cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Kidney stones
Prostate problems
Bladder issues
Urinary incontinence
Circumcision
Vasectomy
Cystoscopy
Testicular lumps
Overactive bladder

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

Patient experiences

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

St Helens And Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust currently has about 5,475 patients on its Urology waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 12 weeks.

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

About 68% of Urology 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 Urology 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 Urology 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.