NHS Urology Referral Waiting Times in London

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Updated February 2026

The typical wait to see a urologist is

17 weeks

That's nearly 4 months

The NHS Urology waiting list at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust currently has 8,656 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 17 weeks from GP referral. About 5 in 10 Urology patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). 213 have been waiting over a year. Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS Foundation Trust in the London region. Waits at this hospital haven't really changed since February 2025. It's slipped down 22 places in the national league for this department's; now 187 out of 202 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Feb 25→Feb 26
Typical wait
16.6weeks
No change
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
5in 10
No change
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
8.7k
▼ -592
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
213
▼ -238
Been on the list for 12+ months
5 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
8,656
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
46 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
213 people
have waited over a year
Been on the list for 12+ months
796 people
waiting for a surgery date
Already been told they need an operation

Long waiter breakdown

Of those waiting over a year, here's how long they've been waiting:

207waiting 1 to 1.25 years (52 to 65 weeks)
6waiting 1.25 to 1.5 years (65 to 78 weeks)

Wait time over time

Median wait for this department, with the national average as a dashed line.

No change

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 slower than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 187th out of 202 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 29th out of 30 in London

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 Free Hospital, London, NW3 2QG
020 3758 2000
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NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS Urology waiting list at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust?

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 8,656 patients on its Urology waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 17 weeks.

Does Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target for Urology?

About 53% of Urology patients at Royal Free London NHS Foundation 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.

Source: NHS England RTT statistics. about our methodology

This is informational data, not medical advice. Always discuss referral options with your GP. Full disclaimer.