NHS Geriatric Medicine Referral Waiting Times in Bristol

North Bristol NHS Trust

Updated February 2026

The typical wait to see a geriatrician is

4 weeks

That's 1 month

The NHS Geriatric Medicine waiting list at North Bristol NHS Trust currently has 130 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 4 weeks from GP referral. About 10 in 10 Geriatric Medicine patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). North Bristol NHS Trust is an NHS Trust in the South West region. Waits at this hospital are about 5.8 weeks shorter than in February 2025. It's moved up 78 places in the national league for this department's; now 12 out of 115 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Feb 25Feb 26
Typical wait
3.8weeks
▼ -5.8 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
10in 10
▲ +15.8 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
130
▼ -45
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
0
No change
Been on the list for 12+ months
10 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
130
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
11 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer

Wait time over time

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

▼ -5.8 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 geriatrician is about 7 weeks. This hospital is faster than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 13th out of 115 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 3rd out of 15 in South West

What does Geriatric Medicine cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Falls assessment and prevention
Dementia assessment
Frailty management
Mobility problems
Medication review
Delirium investigation
Osteoporosis
Continence assessment
End-of-life care planning

Hospital contact

Main hospital switchboard. ask to be connected to the department.

Southmead Hospital, Bristol, BS10 5NB
0117 950 5050
NHS Bristol, North Somerset And South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS Geriatric Medicine waiting list at North Bristol NHS Trust?

North Bristol NHS Trust currently has about 130 patients on its Geriatric Medicine waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 4 weeks.

Does North Bristol NHS Trust meet the NHS 18-week target for Geriatric Medicine?

About 99% of Geriatric Medicine patients at North Bristol 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 Geriatric Medicine 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 Geriatric Medicine 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.