Across all departments, most patients wait about
12 weeks
That's roughly nearly 3 months:
7 in 10 people are seen within 18 weeks.
Waits at this hospital are about 0.9 week shorter than in February 2025.
Formerly known as
This trust was formed from or previously known as:
Southmead Health Services NHS TrustFrenchay Healthcare NHS Trust
Hospital sites at North Bristol NHS Trust
North Bristol NHS Trust operates the following NHS hospital sites. Waiting list figures on this page cover the trust as a whole.
Barrow Hospital Bath Mineral Hospital Bristol Children's Hospital Bristol Dental Hospital Burden Neurological Hospital Cheltenham General Hospital Clevedon Hospital Cossham Hospital Derrisford Hospital Frenchay Hospital Glenside Hospital Gloucester House/ Dorian Day Hospital Ham Green Hospital Lydney Hospital Manor Park Hospital Melksham Hospital NHS Nightingale Hospital Bristol Rockwell Day Hospital South Bristol Community Hospital Southmead Hospital Tetbury Hospital The Bristol Nuffield Hospital The Elms Day Hospital Thornbury Hospital Tiverton & District Hospital Weston General Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the NHS waiting list at North Bristol NHS Trust?
North Bristol NHS Trust currently has about 41,193 patients on its NHS waiting list. The typical wait across all departments is around 12 weeks from GP referral, though this varies significantly by specialty.
Does North Bristol NHS Trust meet the NHS 18-week target?
About 7 in 10 patients at North Bristol NHS 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 North Bristol NHS Trust?
North Bristol NHS Trust can be contacted via their main switchboard on 0117 950 5050. 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.