Across all departments, most patients wait about
13 weeks
That's roughly 3 months:
6 in 10 people are seen within 18 weeks.
Waits at this hospital are about 3.7 weeks shorter than in February 2025.
Formerly known as
This trust was formed from or previously known as:
Norwich Acute Unit
Hospital sites at Norfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Norfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust operates the following NHS hospital sites. Waiting list figures on this page cover the trust as a whole.
Beccles Hospital Cromer Hospital Dereham Hospital Ipswich Hospital James Paget Hospital Kelling Hospital Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital North Walsham Cottage Hospital Norwich Community Hospital Queen Elizabeth Hospital Spire Private Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the NHS waiting list at Norfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?
Norfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 66,421 patients on its NHS waiting list. The typical wait across all departments is around 13 weeks from GP referral, though this varies significantly by specialty.
Does Norfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target?
About 6 in 10 patients at Norfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are currently seen within the 18-week referral-to-treatment target. The NHS constitutional standard is 9 in 10 (92%).
How do I contact Norfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?
Norfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust can be contacted via their main switchboard on 01603 286286. Ask to be connected to the relevant department or clinic.
Can I choose to be referred to this hospital?
Yes. Under the NHS Constitution, patients in England have the right to choose which hospital they are referred to for a first outpatient appointment. Discuss your options with your GP before accepting a referral.