NHS Trauma & Orthopaedics Referral Waiting Times in Colchester

Provide Enterprises

Updated February 2026

The typical wait to see an orthopaedic consultant is

3 weeks

The NHS Trauma & Orthopaedics waiting list at Provide Enterprises currently has 144 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 3 weeks from GP referral. About 10 in 10 Trauma & Orthopaedics patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). Provide Enterprises is an Independent Sector provider in the East of England region. Waits at this hospital are about 0.9 week longer than in April 2025.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Apr 25Feb 26
Typical wait
2.9weeks
▲ +0.9 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
10in 10
No change
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
144
▲ +90
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
144
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
10 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
144 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.

▲ +0.9 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 an orthopaedic consultant is about 14 weeks. This hospital is faster than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 1st out of 306 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 1st out of 37 in East of England

What does Trauma & Orthopaedics cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Hip replacement
Knee replacement
Shoulder surgery
Carpal tunnel release
Arthroscopy (keyhole joint surgery)
Fracture treatment
ACL reconstruction
Spinal injections
Bunion surgery
Trigger finger release

Hospital contact

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

900 The Crescent, Colchester, CO4 9YQ
NHS Suffolk And North East Essex Integrated Care Board

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS Trauma & Orthopaedics waiting list at Provide Enterprises?

Provide Enterprises currently has about 144 patients on its Trauma & Orthopaedics waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 3 weeks.

Does Provide Enterprises meet the NHS 18-week target for Trauma & Orthopaedics?

About 100% of Trauma & Orthopaedics patients at Provide Enterprises are currently seen within 18 weeks of GP referral. The NHS constitutional target is 92%.

Can I choose a different hospital if the Trauma & Orthopaedics 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 Trauma & Orthopaedics 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.