Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Waiting Times

The NHS waiting list at Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust currently has 34,767 patients waiting for treatment, with a typical wait of around 10 weeks from GP referral. About 8 in 10 patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS target is 9 in 10), and 38 have been waiting over a year.

NHS Foundation Trust South East Updated February 2026

Across all departments, most patients wait about 10 weeks

That's roughly just over 2 months: 8 in 10 people are seen within 18 weeks. Waits at this hospital haven't really changed since February 2025.

12-month change

Then vs now at this hospital

Feb 25→Feb 26
Typical wait
10.1weeks
No change
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
8in 10
â–² +3.5 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
35k
â–¼ -2.7k
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
38
â–² +16
Been on the list for 12+ months

Hospital details

Address Royal Berkshire Hospital, London Road, Reading, RG1 5AN
Phone 0118 322 5111
Integrated Care Board NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire And Berkshire West Integrated Care Board
Established 1993

Formerly known as

This trust was formed from or previously known as:

Royal Berkshire Hospital

Waiting time trend

Median wait across all departments at this hospital, month by month.

No change

Department waiting times

Cardiology

10 weeks
81% within 18 weeks

Dermatology

10 weeks
80% within 18 weeks

Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)

11 weeks
80% within 18 weeks

Gastroenterology

10 weeks
85% within 18 weeks

General Surgery

10 weeks
85% within 18 weeks

Gynaecology

11 weeks
80% within 18 weeks

Neurology

9 weeks
82% within 18 weeks

Ophthalmology (Eye Care)

10 weeks
81% within 18 weeks

Oral & Dental Surgery

10 weeks
86% within 18 weeks

Paediatrics

10 weeks
85% within 18 weeks

Plastic Surgery

12 weeks
74% within 18 weeks

Respiratory Medicine

6 weeks
89% within 18 weeks

Rheumatology

10 weeks
82% within 18 weeks

Trauma & Orthopaedics

10 weeks
82% within 18 weeks

Urology

9 weeks
84% within 18 weeks

Hospital sites at Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust operates the following NHS hospital sites. Waiting list figures on this page cover the trust as a whole.

Broadmoor Hospital Bupa Dunedin Hospital Capio Reading Hospital Dellwood Hospital Heatherwood Hospital Horton Hospital John Radcliffe Hospital King Edward Vii Hospital Marlow Community Hospital Prospect Park Hospital Royal Berkshire Hospital St Marks Hospital The Manor Hospital The Princess Margaret Hospital The Wellington Hospital Townlands Memorial Hospital Upton Hospital Wallingford Community Hospital Wantage Community Hospital West Berkshire Community Hospital Wexham Park Hospital Wokingham Hospital

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS waiting list at Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust?

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 34,767 patients on its NHS waiting list. The typical wait across all departments is around 10 weeks from GP referral, though this varies significantly by specialty.

Does Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target?

About 8 in 10 patients at Royal Berkshire 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 Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust?

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust can be contacted via their main switchboard on 0118 322 5111. 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.

Source: NHS England RTT statistics. about our methodology