Geriatric Medicine Department Waiting Times in Nottingham

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Updated December 2025

The typical wait to see a geriatrician is

23 weeks

That's just over 5 months

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is an NHS Trust in the Midlands region. There are currently 1,147 people waiting to see a geriatrician, with a typical wait of about just over 5 months. 39% of patients are seen within the 18-week target.

39 out of 100
patients are seen within 18 weeks
1,147
people on the waiting list
52 weeks
worst case wait time (92nd percentile)
93 people
have been waiting over a year
3 people
have been approved for treatment and are waiting for a date (0% of the list)

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 8 weeks. This hospital is slower than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 113th out of 114 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

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Geriatric Medicine waiting time at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust?

The current average Geriatric Medicine waiting time at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is about 23 weeks.

How does Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust compare to other hospitals for Geriatric Medicine?

You can compare Geriatric Medicine waiting times across all NHS hospitals on WaitRadar to find shorter waits near you.

Can I choose which hospital I'm referred to?

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.

This is informational data, not medical advice. Always discuss referral options with your GP. Full disclaimer.