Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust Waiting Times

The NHS waiting list at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust currently has 29,949 patients waiting for treatment, with a typical wait of around 12 weeks from GP referral. About 7 in 10 patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS target is 9 in 10), and 116 have been waiting over a year.

NHS Foundation Trust South West Updated February 2026

Across all departments, most patients wait about 12 weeks

That's roughly nearly 3 months: 7 in 10 people are seen within 18 weeks. Waits at this hospital are about 2.3 weeks shorter than in February 2025.

12-month change

Then vs now at this hospital

Feb 25→Feb 26
Typical wait
12weeks
â–¼ -2.3 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
30k
â–² +1.8k
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
116
â–¼ -532
Been on the list for 12+ months

Hospital details

Address Salisbury District Hospital, Odstock Road, Salisbury, SP2 8BJ
Phone 01722 336262
Integrated Care Board NHS Bath And North East Somerset, Swindon And Wiltshire Integrated Care Board
Established 1994

Formerly known as

This trust was formed from or previously known as:

Salisbury Health Care Unit

Waiting time trend

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

â–¼ -2.3 wks

Department waiting times

Cardiology

15 weeks
61% within 18 weeks

Dermatology

39 weeks
16% within 18 weeks

Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)

13 weeks
65% within 18 weeks

Geriatric Medicine

12 weeks
77% within 18 weeks

Gastroenterology

13 weeks
63% within 18 weeks

General Surgery

12 weeks
67% within 18 weeks

Gynaecology

15 weeks
60% within 18 weeks

Ophthalmology (Eye Care)

10 weeks
84% within 18 weeks

Oral & Dental Surgery

12 weeks
69% within 18 weeks

Mental Health

4 weeks
92% within 18 weeks

Paediatrics

16 weeks
58% within 18 weeks

Plastic Surgery

11 weeks
71% within 18 weeks

Respiratory Medicine

12 weeks
68% within 18 weeks

Rheumatology

17 weeks
53% within 18 weeks

Trauma & Orthopaedics

13 weeks
69% within 18 weeks

Urology

11 weeks
82% within 18 weeks

Hospital sites at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust

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

Fordingbridge Hospital Salisbury District Hospital Westminster Memorial Hospital

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS waiting list at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust?

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 29,949 patients on its NHS waiting list. The typical wait across all departments is around 12 weeks from GP referral, though this varies significantly by specialty.

Does Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target?

About 7 in 10 patients at Salisbury 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 Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust?

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust can be contacted via their main switchboard on 01722 336262. 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