NHS General Surgery Referral Waiting Times in Leicester

Spire Leicester Hospital

Updated April 2026

The typical wait to see a general surgeon is

15 weeks

That's just over 3 months

The NHS General Surgery waiting list at Spire Leicester Hospital currently has 92 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 15 weeks from GP referral. About 6 in 10 General Surgery patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). Spire Leicester Hospital is an Independent Sector provider in the Midlands region.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Apr 25Apr 26
Typical wait
14.7weeks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
6in 10
▼ -33.5 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
92
▲ +83
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
0
No change
Been on the list for 12+ months
6 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
92
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
29 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
3 people
waiting for a surgery date
Already been told they need an operation

Wait time over time

Median wait for this department, with the national average as a dashed line.

How long are people waiting?

Distribution of patients by how many weeks they've been on the waiting list.

How does this compare?

The national average wait to see a general surgeon is about 12 weeks. This hospital is slower than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 212th out of 267 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 38th out of 48 in Midlands

What does General Surgery cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Hernia repair
Gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy)
Appendix removal
Bowel surgery
Thyroid surgery
Haemorrhoid treatment
Varicose vein surgery
Abscess drainage
Lipoma removal

Hospital contact

Main hospital switchboard. ask to be connected to the department.

Gartree Road, Leicester, LE2 2FF
0116 272 0888
NHS Leicester, Leicestershire And Rutland Integrated Care Board

Patient experiences

People who used this department at this hospital.

No reviews yet. Be the first to leave one.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS General Surgery waiting list at Spire Leicester Hospital?

Spire Leicester Hospital currently has about 92 patients on its General Surgery waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 15 weeks.

Does Spire Leicester Hospital meet the NHS 18-week target for General Surgery?

About 55% of General Surgery patients at Spire Leicester Hospital are currently seen within 18 weeks of GP referral. The NHS constitutional target is 92%.

Can I choose a different hospital if the General Surgery wait is too long?

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 General Surgery 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.