NHS Dermatology Referral Waiting Times in Nottingham

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Updated February 2026

The typical wait to see a dermatologist is

19 weeks

That's 4½ months

The NHS Dermatology waiting list at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust currently has 7,874 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 19 weeks from GP referral. About 5 in 10 Dermatology patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). 249 have been waiting over a year. Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is an NHS Trust in the Midlands region. Waits at this hospital are about 3.2 weeks longer than in February 2025. It's slipped down 24 places in the national league for this department's; now 107 out of 118 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Feb 25Feb 26
Typical wait
19.4weeks
▲ +3.2 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
5in 10
▼ -6.6 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
7.9k
▲ +1.5k
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
249
▲ +159
Been on the list for 12+ months
5 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
7,874
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
48 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
249 people
have waited over a year
Been on the list for 12+ months
747 people
waiting for a surgery date
Already been told they need an operation

Long waiter breakdown

Of those waiting over a year, here's how long they've been waiting:

248waiting 1 to 1.25 years (52 to 65 weeks)
1waiting 1.25 to 1.5 years (65 to 78 weeks)

Wait time over time

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

▲ +3.2 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 dermatologist is about 12 weeks. This hospital is slower than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 107th out of 118 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 20th out of 21 in Midlands

What does Dermatology cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Suspicious mole checks
Skin cancer assessment
Eczema treatment
Psoriasis management
Acne treatment
Hair loss (alopecia)
Rosacea
Wart and verruca treatment
Contact dermatitis
Skin biopsy

Hospital contact

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

Trust Headquarters, Nottingham, NG7 2UH
0115 924 9924
NHS Nottingham And Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS Dermatology waiting list at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust?

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust currently has about 7,874 patients on its Dermatology waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 19 weeks.

Does Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust meet the NHS 18-week target for Dermatology?

About 47% of Dermatology patients at Nottingham University Hospitals 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 Dermatology 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 Dermatology 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.