NHS Geriatric Medicine Referral Waiting Times in Nottingham

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Updated February 2026

The typical wait to see a geriatrician is

23 weeks

That's just over 5 months

The NHS Geriatric Medicine waiting list at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust currently has 1,299 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 23 weeks from GP referral. About 4 in 10 Geriatric Medicine patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). 143 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 7.2 weeks longer than in February 2025. It's slipped down 5 places in the national league for this department's; now 115 out of 115 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Feb 25Feb 26
Typical wait
23weeks
▲ +7.2 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
4in 10
▼ -14.3 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
1.3k
▲ +527
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
143
▲ +141
Been on the list for 12+ months
4 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
1,299
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
55 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
143 people
have waited over a year
Been on the list for 12+ months
11 people
waiting for a surgery date
Already been told they need an operation

Wait time over time

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

▲ +7.2 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 geriatrician is about 7 weeks. This hospital is slower than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 115th out of 115 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 20th out of 20 in Midlands

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.

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 Geriatric Medicine waiting list at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust?

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust currently has about 1,299 patients on its Geriatric Medicine waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 23 weeks.

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

About 41% of Geriatric Medicine 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 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.