The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Updated August 2026
The typical wait to see a rheumatologist is
8 weeks
That's nearly 2 months
The NHS Rheumatology waiting list at The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust currently has 712 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 8 weeks from GP referral. About 9 in 10 Rheumatology patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS Foundation Trust in the North East and Yorkshire region. Waits at this hospital haven't really changed since August 2025. It's moved up 4 places in the national league for this department's; now 26 out of 121 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 rheumatologist is about 11 weeks. This hospital is faster than the national average.
Ranked 26th out of 121 hospitals nationally for this department
Ranked 3rd out of 21 in North East and Yorkshire
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The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 712 patients on its Rheumatology waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 8 weeks.
About 90% of Rheumatology patients at The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals 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 Rheumatology 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.