NHS Urology Referral Waiting Times in Wolverhampton

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Updated April 2026

The typical wait to see a urologist is

19 weeks

That's just over 4 months

The NHS Urology waiting list at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust currently has 6,592 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 19 weeks from GP referral. About 5 in 10 Urology patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). 275 have been waiting over a year. The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is an NHS Trust in the Midlands region. Waits at this hospital haven't really changed since April 2025. It's slipped down 8 places in the national league for this department's; now 192 out of 201 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Apr 25Apr 26
Typical wait
18.8weeks
No change
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
5in 10
▲ +1.2 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
6.6k
▼ -2.2k
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
275
▲ +60
Been on the list for 12+ months
5 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
6,592
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
47 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
275 people
have waited over a year
Been on the list for 12+ months
1,029 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.

No change

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 urologist is about 11 weeks. This hospital is slower than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 192nd out of 201 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 29th out of 31 in Midlands

What does Urology cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Kidney stones
Prostate problems
Bladder issues
Urinary incontinence
Circumcision
Vasectomy
Cystoscopy
Testicular lumps
Overactive bladder

Hospital contact

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

New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton, WV10 0QP
01902 307999
NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS Urology waiting list at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust?

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust currently has about 6,592 patients on its Urology waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 19 weeks.

Does The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust meet the NHS 18-week target for Urology?

About 49% of Urology patients at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust are currently seen within 18 weeks of GP referral. The NHS constitutional target is 92%.

Can I choose a different hospital if the Urology 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 Urology 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.