Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Waiting Times

The NHS waiting list at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust currently has 72,025 patients waiting for treatment, with a typical wait of around 13 weeks from GP referral. About 6 in 10 patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS target is 9 in 10), and 1,626 have been waiting over a year.

NHS Foundation Trust South West Updated February 2026

Across all departments, most patients wait about 13 weeks

That's roughly 3 months: 6 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
13.5weeks
â–¼ -0.4 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
6in 10
â–² +2.2 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
72k
â–² +1.6k
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
1.6k
â–¼ -477
Been on the list for 12+ months

Hospital details

Address Royal Devon University NHS Ft, Barrack Road, Exeter, EX2 5DW
Phone 01392 411611
Integrated Care Board NHS Devon Integrated Care Board
Established 1993

Formerly known as

This trust was formed from or previously known as:

Exeter Specialist Services UnitNorthern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust

Waiting time trend

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

â–¼ -0.4 wks

Department waiting times

Cardiology

14 weeks
60% within 18 weeks

Dermatology

11 weeks
65% within 18 weeks

Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)

15 weeks
57% within 18 weeks

Geriatric Medicine

8 weeks
81% within 18 weeks

Gastroenterology

9 weeks
84% within 18 weeks

General Medicine

11 weeks
73% within 18 weeks

General Surgery

15 weeks
59% within 18 weeks

Gynaecology

14 weeks
59% within 18 weeks

Neurology

15 weeks
60% within 18 weeks

Ophthalmology (Eye Care)

14 weeks
61% within 18 weeks

Oral & Dental Surgery

14 weeks
63% within 18 weeks

Paediatrics

11 weeks
65% within 18 weeks

Plastic Surgery

12 weeks
63% within 18 weeks

Respiratory Medicine

13 weeks
64% within 18 weeks

Rheumatology

8 weeks
86% within 18 weeks

Trauma & Orthopaedics

19 weeks
48% within 18 weeks

Urology

12 weeks
67% within 18 weeks

Hospital sites at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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

Acute Hospital Axminster Hospital Bodmin Hospital Camborne Redruth Community Hospital Crediton Hospital Dawlish Community Hospital Derriford Hospital Exeter Community Hospital Exeter Nuffield Hospital Exmouth Hospital Heavitree Hospital Honiton Hospital Liskeard Community Hospital Moretonhampstead Hospital Mount Gould Hospital Newton Abbot Hospital NHS Nightingale Hospital Exeter North Devon District Hospital Okehampton Community Hospital Ottery St Mary Hospital Royal Cornwall Hospital Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford) Scott Hospital Seaton Hospital St Austell Community Hospital St Michael's Hospital Tavistock Hospital Teignmouth Hospital Tiverton And District Hospital Torbay District General Hospital Victoria Hospital (Sidmouth)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS waiting list at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust?

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 72,025 patients on its NHS waiting list. The typical wait across all departments is around 13 weeks from GP referral, though this varies significantly by specialty.

Does Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target?

About 6 in 10 patients at Royal Devon University Healthcare 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 Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust?

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust can be contacted via their main switchboard on 01392 411611. 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