Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Waiting Times

The NHS waiting list at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust currently has 52,967 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 1,109 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 are about 0.8 week shorter than in February 2025.

12-month change

Then vs now at this hospital

Feb 25→Feb 26
Typical wait
12.7weeks
â–¼ -0.8 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
6in 10
â–² +1.6 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
53k
â–¼ -6.3k
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
1.1k
â–¼ -297
Been on the list for 12+ months

Hospital details

Address Trust Management, Lydeard House, Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, TA1 5DA
Phone 01278 432000
Integrated Care Board NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board
Established 1993

Formerly known as

This trust was formed from or previously known as:

Taunton And Somerset NHS Foundation TrustSomerset Mental Handicap/illness UnitYeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Waiting time trend

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

â–¼ -0.8 wks

Department waiting times

Cardiology

12 weeks
66% within 18 weeks

Cardiothoracic Surgery

4 weeks
90% within 18 weeks

Dermatology

9 weeks
74% within 18 weeks

Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)

17 weeks
53% within 18 weeks

Geriatric Medicine

7 weeks
78% within 18 weeks

Gastroenterology

11 weeks
73% within 18 weeks

General Medicine

14 weeks
78% within 18 weeks

General Surgery

12 weeks
73% within 18 weeks

Gynaecology

16 weeks
55% within 18 weeks

Neurology

18 weeks
50% within 18 weeks

Ophthalmology (Eye Care)

9 weeks
73% within 18 weeks

Oral & Dental Surgery

17 weeks
51% within 18 weeks

Paediatrics

10 weeks
71% within 18 weeks

Plastic Surgery

8 weeks
79% within 18 weeks

Respiratory Medicine

7 weeks
83% within 18 weeks

Rheumatology

13 weeks
59% within 18 weeks

Trauma & Orthopaedics

13 weeks
62% within 18 weeks

Urology

16 weeks
55% within 18 weeks

Hospital sites at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

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

Barnfield Unit (Minehead Day Hospital) Bridgwater Community Hospital Burnham On Sea War Memorial Hospital Butleigh Hospital Chantry House Day Hospital Chard Hospital Crewkerne Hospital Frome Community Hospital Minehead Community Hospital Musgrove Park Hospital Ridley Day Hospital Shepton Mallet Community Hospital South Petherton Hospital Trinity Hospital Wellesley Hospital Wellington & District Cottage Hospital West Mendip Community Hospital Williton Hospital Willowbank Day Hospital Wincanton Community Hospital Yeatman Hospital Yeovil District Hospital

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 52,967 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 Somerset NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target?

About 6 in 10 patients at Somerset 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 Somerset NHS Foundation Trust?

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust can be contacted via their main switchboard on 01278 432000. 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