Gynaecology Department (Gynaecologist) Waiting Times in Southampton

NHS Gynaecology Referral Waiting Times in Southampton

Practice Plus Group Hospital - Southampton

The typical wait to see a gynaecologist is

10 weeks

That's just over 2 months

The NHS Gynaecology waiting list at Practice Plus Group Hospital - Southampton currently has 864 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 10 weeks from GP referral. About 8 in 10 Gynaecology patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). Practice Plus Group Hospital - Southampton is an Independent Sector provider in the South East region. Waits at this hospital are about 0.6 week shorter than in June 2025. It's moved up 2 places in the national league for this department's; now 40 out of 187 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Jun 25→Jun 26

Typical wait

9.8weeks

▼ -0.6 wks

How long most people wait

Seen in 18 weeks

8in 10

▲ +7.3 pts

NHS aims to see everyone this fast

People waiting

864

▲ +234

On the waiting list right now

Waiting over a year

No change

Been on the list for 12+ months

8 in 10

seen within 18 weeks

The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast

864

people waiting right now

Currently on this department's list

28 weeks

long-wait time

About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer

317 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.

▼ -0.6 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 gynaecologist is about 13 weeks. This hospital is faster than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 40th out of 187 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 9th out of 30 in South East

What does Gynaecology cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Heavy or painful periods

Endometriosis

Fibroids

Ovarian cysts

Pelvic pain investigation

Prolapse treatment

Cervical screening follow-up

Hysteroscopy

Menopause management

Fertility investigations

Hospital contact

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

Level C, Southampton, SO14 0YG

NHS Hampshire And Isle Of Wight Integrated Care Board

Patient experiences

People who used this department at this hospital. (1 review)

Lavender B

Aug 2026

Practice Plus Group Hospital - Southampton Gynaecology

Consultation and pre op assessment

Referral was made day after dr appointment and had a letter within 10 days with my appointment.
All staff very kind and patient.
Will add another review when I get my appointment for my operation

Referred 2026-07-01 Waited ~5 weeks

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS Gynaecology waiting list at Practice Plus Group Hospital - Southampton?

Practice Plus Group Hospital - Southampton currently has about 864 patients on its Gynaecology waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 10 weeks.

Does Practice Plus Group Hospital - Southampton meet the NHS 18-week target for Gynaecology?

About 78% of Gynaecology patients at Practice Plus Group Hospital - Southampton are currently seen within 18 weeks of GP referral. The NHS constitutional target is 92%.

Can I choose a different hospital if the Gynaecology 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 Gynaecology 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.