Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) Department Waiting Times in Portsmouth

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Updated December 2025

The typical wait to see an ENT specialist is

22 weeks

That's 5 months

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is an NHS Trust in the South East region. There are currently 7,706 people waiting to see an ENT specialist, with a typical wait of about 5 months. 44% of patients are seen within the 18-week target.

44 out of 100
patients are seen within 18 weeks
7,706
people on the waiting list
51 weeks
worst case wait time (92nd percentile)
493 people
have been waiting over a year
887 people
have been approved for treatment and are waiting for a date (12% of the list)

Long waiter breakdown

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

487waiting 1–1.25 years (52–65 weeks)
6waiting 1.25–1.5 years (65–78 weeks)

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 an ENT specialist is about 16 weeks. This hospital is slower than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 145th out of 160 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 28th out of 29 in South East

What does Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Tonsil removal (tonsillectomy)
Grommets for glue ear
Hearing loss assessment
Sinus surgery
Nasal polyp removal
Sleep apnoea treatment
Deviated septum correction
Ear infections
Voice and swallowing problems

Hospital contact

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

Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth, PO6 3LY
023 9228 6000
NHS Hampshire And Isle Of Wight Integrated Care Board

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) waiting time at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust?

The current average Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) waiting time at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is about 22 weeks.

How does Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust compare to other hospitals for Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)?

You can compare Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) 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.