NHS Rheumatology 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 rheumatologist is

8 weeks

That's nearly 2 months

The NHS Rheumatology waiting list at The Robert Jones And Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust currently has 659 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 8 weeks from GP referral. About 8 in 10 Rheumatology patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). 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 16.4 weeks shorter than in February 2025. It's moved up 80 places in the national league for this department's; now 41 out of 125 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Feb 25Feb 26
Typical wait
7.5weeks
▼ -16.4 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
8in 10
▲ +46 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
659
▼ -1.1k
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
0
▼ -77
Been on the list for 12+ months
8 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
659
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
28 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
13 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.

▼ -16.4 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 rheumatologist is about 10 weeks. This hospital is faster than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 41st out of 125 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 9th out of 21 in Midlands

What does Rheumatology cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Rheumatoid arthritis
Osteoarthritis management
Lupus (SLE)
Fibromyalgia
Gout
Ankylosing spondylitis
Polymyalgia rheumatica
Joint injections
Connective tissue diseases

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS Rheumatology 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 659 patients on its Rheumatology waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 8 weeks.

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

About 85% of Rheumatology 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 Rheumatology 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 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.