Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Updated April 2026
The typical wait to see a dermatologist is
8 weeks
That's nearly 2 months
The NHS Dermatology waiting list at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust currently has 3,217 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 8 weeks from GP referral. About 8 in 10 Dermatology patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). 12 have been waiting over a year. Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS Foundation Trust in the South West region. Waits at this hospital haven't really changed since April 2025. It's moved up 4 places in the national league for this department's; now 27 out of 118 hospitals.
Median wait for this department, with the national average as a dashed line.
Distribution of patients by how many weeks they've been on the waiting list.
The national average wait to see a dermatologist is about 11 weeks. This hospital is faster than the national average.
Ranked 27th out of 118 hospitals nationally for this department
Ranked 6th out of 15 in South West
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Somerset NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 3,217 patients on its Dermatology waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 8 weeks.
About 78% of Dermatology patients at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust are currently seen within 18 weeks of GP referral. The NHS constitutional target is 92%.
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 Dermatology waiting times at other NHS hospitals near you before accepting a referral.
This is informational data, not medical advice. Always discuss referral options with your GP. Full disclaimer.