NHS Neurosurgery Referral Waiting Times in Nottingham

Park Hospital

Updated April 2026

The typical wait to see a neurosurgeon is

7 weeks

That's nearly 2 months

The NHS Neurosurgery waiting list at Park Hospital currently has 20 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 7 weeks from GP referral. About 10 in 10 Neurosurgery patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). Park Hospital is an Independent Sector provider in the Midlands region.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Apr 25Apr 26
Typical wait
7weeks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
10in 10
No change
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
20
▲ +17
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
0
No change
Been on the list for 12+ months
10 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
20
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
8 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
1 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.

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 neurosurgeon is about 12 weeks. This hospital is faster than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 4th out of 45 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 3rd out of 9 in Midlands

What does Neurosurgery cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Brain tumour surgery
Spinal disc surgery
Nerve decompression
Carpal tunnel surgery
Spinal fusion
Hydrocephalus treatment (shunt)
Trigeminal neuralgia treatment
Deep brain stimulation

Hospital contact

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

Sherwood Lodge Drive, Nottingham, NG5 8RX
01115 967 0670
NHS Nottingham And Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS Neurosurgery waiting list at Park Hospital?

Park Hospital currently has about 20 patients on its Neurosurgery waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 7 weeks.

Does Park Hospital meet the NHS 18-week target for Neurosurgery?

About 100% of Neurosurgery patients at Park Hospital are currently seen within 18 weeks of GP referral. The NHS constitutional target is 92%.

Can I choose a different hospital if the Neurosurgery 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 Neurosurgery 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.