Across all departments, most patients wait about
10 weeks
That's roughly just over 2 months:
7 in 10 people are seen within 18 weeks.
Waits at this hospital are about 1.1 week shorter than in February 2025.
Formerly known as
This trust was formed from or previously known as:
Cornwall Acute Unit
Hospital sites at Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust operates the following NHS hospital sites. Waiting list figures on this page cover the trust as a whole.
Bodmin Hospital Bolitho Hospital Boscawen Ward - Falmouth Hospital Camborne Redruth Community Hospital Duchy Hospital Edward Hain Hospital Falmouth Hospital Fowey Hospital Helston Hospital Launceston Hospital Liskeard Community Hospital Newquay Hospital Poltair Hospital Royal Cornwall Hospital (Treliske) St Austell Community Hospital St Barnabas Hospital St Mary's Hospital St Michael's Hospital Stratton Hospital West Cornwall Hospital (Penzance)
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the NHS waiting list at Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust?
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust currently has about 40,839 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 Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust meet the NHS 18-week target?
About 7 in 10 patients at Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS 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 Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust?
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust can be contacted via their main switchboard on 01872 250000. 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.