Newmedica - Manchester West
Updated April 2026
The typical wait to see an ophthalmologist is
9 weeks
That's 2 months
The NHS Ophthalmology (Eye Care) waiting list at Newmedica - Manchester West currently has 317 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 9 weeks from GP referral. About 8 in 10 Ophthalmology (Eye Care) patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). Newmedica - Manchester West is an Independent Sector provider in the North West region. Waits at this hospital are about 5.1 weeks longer than in April 2025. It's slipped down 109 places in the national league for this department's; now 183 out of 313 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 an ophthalmologist is about 8 weeks. This hospital is about the same as the national average.
Ranked 183rd out of 313 hospitals nationally for this department
Ranked 24th out of 41 in North West
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Newmedica - Manchester West currently has about 317 patients on its Ophthalmology (Eye Care) waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 9 weeks.
About 79% of Ophthalmology (Eye Care) patients at Newmedica - Manchester West 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 Ophthalmology (Eye Care) 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.