Across all departments, most patients wait about
12 weeks
That's roughly nearly 3 months:
7 in 10 people are seen within 18 weeks.
Waits at this hospital are about 1.3 week shorter than in February 2025.
Formerly known as
This trust was formed from or previously known as:
Rotherham General Hospitals Unit
Hospital sites at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust operates the following NHS hospital sites. Waiting list figures on this page cover the trust as a whole.
Barnsley Hospitals Community Hospital Doncaster & Bassetlaw Hospitals Doncaster Gate Hospital Gastroscopy Service, Thornberry Hospital Kinvara Private Hospital Photopheresis Service, Birmingham Childrens Hospital Photopheresis Service, Leeds Teaching Hospitals Photopheresis Service, Royal Hallamshire Hospital Photopheresis Service, The Royal Belfast Hospital For Sick Children Photophoresis Service, Sheffield Children's Hospital Rotherham District General Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the NHS waiting list at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust?
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 29,088 patients on its NHS waiting list. The typical wait across all departments is around 12 weeks from GP referral, though this varies significantly by specialty.
Does The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target?
About 7 in 10 patients at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust are currently seen within the 18-week referral-to-treatment target. The NHS constitutional standard is 9 in 10 (92%).
How do I contact The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust?
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust can be contacted via their main switchboard on 01709 820000. Ask to be connected to the relevant department or clinic.
Can I choose to be referred to this hospital?
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 before accepting a referral.