Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust Waiting Times

The NHS waiting list at Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust currently has 39,208 patients waiting for treatment, with a typical wait of around 11 weeks from GP referral. About 7 in 10 patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS target is 9 in 10), and 182 have been waiting over a year.

NHS Foundation Trust South West Updated April 2026

Across all departments, most patients wait about 11 weeks

That's roughly 2½ months: 7 in 10 people are seen within 18 weeks. Waits at this hospital are about 2 weeks shorter than in April 2025.

12-month change

Then vs now at this hospital

Apr 25→Apr 26
Typical wait
11.1weeks
â–¼ -2 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
7in 10
â–² +9.7 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
39k
â–¼ -2.1k
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
182
â–¼ -459
Been on the list for 12+ months

Hospital details

Address Combe Park, Bath, BA1 3NG
Phone 01225 428331
Integrated Care Board NHS Bath And North East Somerset, Swindon And Wiltshire Integrated Care Board
Established 1992

Formerly known as

This trust was formed from or previously known as:

Royal National Hospital For Rheumatic Diseases NHS Foundation TrustBath District General Hospital Unit

Waiting time trend

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

â–¼ -2 wks

Department waiting times

Cardiology

12 weeks
71% within 18 weeks

Dermatology

9 weeks
71% within 18 weeks

Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)

15 weeks
60% within 18 weeks

Geriatric Medicine

6 weeks
96% within 18 weeks

Gastroenterology

8 weeks
88% within 18 weeks

General Medicine

6 weeks
100% within 18 weeks

General Surgery

13 weeks
63% within 18 weeks

Gynaecology

9 weeks
76% within 18 weeks

Neurology

20 weeks
48% within 18 weeks

Ophthalmology (Eye Care)

7 weeks
88% within 18 weeks

Oral & Dental Surgery

15 weeks
58% within 18 weeks

Paediatrics

14 weeks
60% within 18 weeks

Respiratory Medicine

7 weeks
96% within 18 weeks

Rheumatology

11 weeks
67% within 18 weeks

Trauma & Orthopaedics

14 weeks
62% within 18 weeks

Urology

10 weeks
73% within 18 weeks

Hospital sites at Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

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

Chippenham Hospital Devizes Hospital Frome Community Hospital Melksham Hospital Paulton Hospital Royal National Hospital For Rheumatic Diseases Royal United Hospital Royal United Hospital Peasedown Shepton Mallet Community Hospital St Martins Hospital (Bath) Tetbury Hospital Trowbridge Hospital Warminster Hospital Westbury Hospital

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS waiting list at Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust?

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 39,208 patients on its NHS waiting list. The typical wait across all departments is around 11 weeks from GP referral, though this varies significantly by specialty.

Does Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target?

About 7 in 10 patients at Royal United Hospitals Bath 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 United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust?

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust can be contacted via their main switchboard on 01225 428331. 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