Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital
Updated April 2026
The typical wait to see a neurosurgeon is
8 weeks
That's nearly 2 months
The NHS Neurosurgery waiting list at Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital currently has 20 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 8 weeks from GP referral. About 6 in 10 Neurosurgery patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital is an Independent Sector provider in the East of England region. Waits at this hospital are about 2 weeks shorter than in April 2025. It's moved up 12 places in the national league for this department's; now 5 out of 45 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 neurosurgeon is about 12 weeks. This hospital is faster than the national average.
Ranked 5th out of 45 hospitals nationally for this department
Ranked 1st out of 5 in East of England
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Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital currently has about 20 patients on its Neurosurgery waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 8 weeks.
About 55% of Neurosurgery patients at Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital 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 Neurosurgery 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.