NHS Rheumatology Referral Waiting Times in Peterborough

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Updated April 2026

The typical wait to see a rheumatologist is

11 weeks

That's nearly 3 months

The NHS Rheumatology waiting list at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust currently has 1,151 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 11 weeks from GP referral. About 7 in 10 Rheumatology patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS Foundation Trust in the East of England region. Waits at this hospital are about 6.9 weeks shorter than in April 2025. It's moved up 28 places in the national league for this department's; now 86 out of 124 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Apr 25Apr 26
Typical wait
11.4weeks
▼ -6.9 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
7in 10
▲ +21.9 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
1.2k
▼ -780
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
0
▼ -182
Been on the list for 12+ months
7 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
1,151
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
28 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.

▼ -6.9 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 rheumatologist is about 10 weeks. This hospital is slower than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 86th out of 124 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 9th out of 14 in East of England

What does Rheumatology cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Rheumatoid arthritis
Osteoarthritis management
Lupus (SLE)
Fibromyalgia
Gout
Ankylosing spondylitis
Polymyalgia rheumatica
Joint injections
Connective tissue diseases

Hospital contact

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

Peterborough City Hospital, Peterborough, PE3 9GZ
01733 874000
NHS Cambridgeshire And Peterborough Integrated Care Board

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS Rheumatology waiting list at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust?

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 1,151 patients on its Rheumatology waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 11 weeks.

Does North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target for Rheumatology?

About 71% of Rheumatology patients at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust are currently seen within 18 weeks of GP referral. The NHS constitutional target is 92%.

Can I choose a different hospital if the Rheumatology 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 Rheumatology 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.