Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) Department Waiting Times in Ashton-under-lyne

Tameside And Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Updated December 2025

The typical wait to see an ENT specialist is

11 weeks

That's 2½ months

Tameside And Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS Foundation Trust in the North West region. There are currently 1,505 people waiting to see an ENT specialist, with a typical wait of about 2½ months. 77% of patients are seen within the 18-week target.

77 out of 100
patients are seen within 18 weeks
1,505
people on the waiting list
26 weeks
worst case wait time (92nd percentile)
304 people
have been approved for treatment and are waiting for a date (20% of the list)

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 an ENT specialist is about 16 weeks. This hospital is faster than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 31st out of 160 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 11th out of 29 in North West

What does Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Tonsil removal (tonsillectomy)
Grommets for glue ear
Hearing loss assessment
Sinus surgery
Nasal polyp removal
Sleep apnoea treatment
Deviated septum correction
Ear infections
Voice and swallowing problems

Hospital contact

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

Tameside General Hospital, Ashton-under-lyne, OL6 9RW
0161 922 6000
NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) waiting time at Tameside And Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust?

The current average Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) waiting time at Tameside And Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is about 11 weeks.

How does Tameside And Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust compare to other hospitals for Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)?

You can compare Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) waiting times across all NHS hospitals on WaitRadar to find shorter waits near you.

Can I choose which hospital I'm referred to?

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.

This is informational data, not medical advice. Always discuss referral options with your GP. Full disclaimer.