NHS Urology Referral Waiting Times in Truro

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

Updated April 2026

The typical wait to see a urologist is

13 weeks

That's 3 months

The NHS Urology waiting list at Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust currently has 1,709 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 13 weeks from GP referral. About 6 in 10 Urology patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is an NHS Trust in the South West region. Waits at this hospital haven't really changed since April 2025. It's slipped down 15 places in the national league for this department's; now 143 out of 201 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Apr 25Apr 26
Typical wait
12.6weeks
▼ -0.5 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
6in 10
▲ +3.7 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
1.7k
▼ -156
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
0
No change
Been on the list for 12+ months
6 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
1,709
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
31 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
357 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.

▼ -0.5 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 urologist is about 11 weeks. This hospital is about the same as the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 143rd out of 201 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 21st out of 24 in South West

What does Urology cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Kidney stones
Prostate problems
Bladder issues
Urinary incontinence
Circumcision
Vasectomy
Cystoscopy
Testicular lumps
Overactive bladder

Hospital contact

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

Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, TR1 3LJ
01872 250000
NHS Cornwall And The Isles Of Scilly Integrated Care Board

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS Urology waiting list at Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust?

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust currently has about 1,709 patients on its Urology waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 13 weeks.

Does Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust meet the NHS 18-week target for Urology?

About 64% of Urology patients at Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust are currently seen within 18 weeks of GP referral. The NHS constitutional target is 92%.

Can I choose a different hospital if the Urology 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 Urology 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.