Three Shires Hospital
Updated February 2026
The typical wait to see a general surgeon is
14 weeks
That's just over 3 months
The NHS General Surgery waiting list at Three Shires Hospital currently has 582 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 14 weeks from GP referral. About 6 in 10 General Surgery patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). 2 have been waiting over a year. Three Shires Hospital is an Independent Sector provider in the Midlands region. Waits at this hospital haven't really changed since February 2025. It's slipped down 3 places in the national league for this department's; now 174 out of 269 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 general surgeon is about 13 weeks. This hospital is about the same as the national average.
Ranked 174th out of 269 hospitals nationally for this department
Ranked 32nd out of 47 in Midlands
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Three Shires Hospital currently has about 582 patients on its General Surgery waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 14 weeks.
About 63% of General Surgery patients at Three Shires Hospital 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 General Surgery 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.