NHS Urology Referral Waiting Times in Prescot

Mersey And West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Updated April 2026

The typical wait to see a urologist is

12 weeks

That's nearly 3 months

The NHS Urology waiting list at Mersey And West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust currently has 5,841 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). 67 have been waiting over a year. Mersey And West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is an NHS Trust in the North West region. Waits at this hospital are about 0.8 week shorter than in April 2025. It's slipped down 5 places in the national league for this department's; now 126 out of 201 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Apr 25Apr 26
Typical wait
12weeks
▼ -0.8 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
7in 10
▲ +6.9 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
5.8k
▲ +186
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
67
▼ -110
Been on the list for 12+ months
7 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
5,841
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
37 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
67 people
have waited over a year
Been on the list for 12+ months
1,411 people
waiting for a surgery date
Already been told they need an operation

Wait time over time

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

▼ -0.8 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 126th out of 201 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 19th 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS Urology waiting list at Mersey And West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust?

Mersey And West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust currently has about 5,841 patients on its Urology waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 12 weeks.

Does Mersey And West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust meet the NHS 18-week target for Urology?

About 68% of Urology patients at Mersey And West Lancashire 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.