Across all departments, most patients wait about
14 weeks
That's roughly just over 3 months:
6 in 10 people are seen within 18 weeks.
Waits at this hospital are about 1.3 week shorter than in February 2025.
Formerly known as
This trust was formed from or previously known as:
The Radcliffe Infirmary NHS TrustOxford Radcliffe Hospital NHS TrustNuffield Orthopaedic Centre NHS TrustHorton General Hospital NHS Trust
Hospital sites at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust operates the following NHS hospital sites. Waiting list figures on this page cover the trust as a whole.
Abingdon Community Hospital Alexandra Hospital Renal Unit Battle Hospital Bicester Community Hospital Birmingham Children's Hospital Bletchley Community Hospital Brackley Community Hospital Bristol Spire Hospital Broadmoor Hospital Chipping Norton Community Hospital Churchill Hospital Derriford Hospital Didcot Community Hospital Ellen Badger Hospital (Shipston On Stour) Faringdon Day Hospital Frenchay Hospital Frimley Park Hospital Great Western Hospital Heatherwood Hospital Henley (Townlands) Community Hospital Horton General Hospital John Radcliffe Hospital Kettering General Hospital King Edward Vii Hospital Manor Hospital Milton Keynes University Hospital North Cotswold Hospital Northampton General Hospital Oxford City Community Hospital Poole Hospital Outpatients Queen Elizabeth Hospital Renal Clinic - Royal Free Hospital Royal Berkshire Hospital Royal Edinburgh Hospital Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital Royal Victoria Hospital St James' S University Hospital St Marks Hospital St Marks Hospital London Stoke Mandeville Hospital (Aylesbury) Thame Community Hospital The Cherwell Hospital The Foscote Hospital The Ridgeway Hospital University Hospital Of Wales Upton Community Hospital Wallingford Community Hospital Wantage Community Hospital West Berkshire Community Hospitals Wexham Park Hospital Witney Community Hospital Wycombe General Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the NHS waiting list at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 86,933 patients on its NHS waiting list. The typical wait across all departments is around 14 weeks from GP referral, though this varies significantly by specialty.
Does Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target?
About 6 in 10 patients at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are currently seen within the 18-week referral-to-treatment target. The NHS constitutional standard is 9 in 10 (92%).
How do I contact Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust can be contacted via their main switchboard on 0300 304 7777. Ask to be connected to the relevant department or clinic.
Can I choose to be referred to this hospital?
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 before accepting a referral.