NHS General Medicine Referral Waiting Times in Oswestry

The Robert Jones And Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Updated February 2026

The typical wait to see a consultant is

11 weeks

That's 2½ months

The NHS General Medicine waiting list at The Robert Jones And Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust currently has 4,368 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 11 weeks from GP referral. About 7 in 10 General Medicine patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). 18 have been waiting over a year. The Robert Jones And Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS Foundation Trust in the Midlands region. Waits at this hospital are about 2.5 weeks shorter than in February 2025. It's moved up 9 places in the national league for this department's; now 52 out of 81 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Feb 25Feb 26
Typical wait
10.6weeks
▼ -2.5 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
7in 10
▲ +3.4 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
4.4k
▲ +1.1k
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
18
No change
Been on the list for 12+ months
7 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
4,368
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
32 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
18 people
have waited over a year
Been on the list for 12+ months
632 people
waiting for a surgery date
Already been told they need an operation

Long waiter breakdown

Of those waiting over a year, here's how long they've been waiting:

15waiting 1 to 1.25 years (52 to 65 weeks)
3waiting 1.25 to 1.5 years (65 to 78 weeks)

Wait time over time

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

▼ -2.5 wks

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 consultant is about 9 weeks. This hospital is slower than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 52nd out of 81 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 8th out of 13 in Midlands

What does General Medicine cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Complex diagnostic investigations
Chronic disease management
Unexplained weight loss
Fatigue investigation
Fever of unknown origin
Anaemia workup
Diabetes management
Hypertension review

Hospital contact

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

Gobowen, Oswestry, SY10 7AG
01691 404000
NHS Shropshire, Telford And Wrekin 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 Medicine waiting list at The Robert Jones And Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust?

The Robert Jones And Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 4,368 patients on its General Medicine waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 11 weeks.

Does The Robert Jones And Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target for General Medicine?

About 68% of General Medicine patients at The Robert Jones And Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust are currently seen within 18 weeks of GP referral. The NHS constitutional target is 92%.

Can I choose a different hospital if the General Medicine 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 Medicine 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.