Torbay And South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Waiting Times

The NHS waiting list at Torbay And South Devon NHS Foundation Trust currently has 33,601 patients waiting for treatment, with a typical wait of around 11 weeks from GP referral. About 7 in 10 patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS target is 9 in 10), and 595 have been waiting over a year.

NHS Foundation Trust South West Updated February 2026

Across all departments, most patients wait about 11 weeks

That's roughly nearly 3 months: 7 in 10 people are seen within 18 weeks. Waits at this hospital are about 1.1 week shorter than in February 2025.

12-month change

Then vs now at this hospital

Feb 25→Feb 26
Typical wait
11.3weeks
â–¼ -1.1 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
7in 10
â–² +4.5 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
34k
â–¼ -766
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
595
â–¼ -614
Been on the list for 12+ months

Hospital details

Address Torbay Hospital, Newton Road, Torquay, TQ2 7AA
Phone 01803 614567
Integrated Care Board NHS Devon Integrated Care Board
Established 1991

Formerly known as

This trust was formed from or previously known as:

Torbay And Southern Devon Health And Care NHS Trust

Waiting time trend

Median wait across all departments at this hospital, month by month.

â–¼ -1.1 wks

Department waiting times

Hospital sites at Torbay And South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Torbay And South Devon NHS Foundation Trust operates the following NHS hospital sites. Waiting list figures on this page cover the trust as a whole.

Ashburton And Buckfastleigh Hospital Ashburton Hospital Bideford Hospital Bovey Tracey Hospital Brixham Hospital Crediton Hospital Dartmouth Hospital Dawlish Community Hospital Dawlish Hospital Derriford Hospital Exmouth Community Hospital Annex Holsworthy Hospital Honiton Hospital Mount Stuart Hospital Newton Abbot Community Hospital Newton Abbot Hospital Okehampton Hospital Ottery St. Mary Community Hospital Rd & E Hospital South Hams Hospital Tavistock Hospital Teignmouth Hospital Tiverton Hospital Torbay Hospital Torbay Hospital Annexe Totnes Hospital

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS waiting list at Torbay And South Devon NHS Foundation Trust?

Torbay And South Devon NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 33,601 patients on its NHS waiting list. The typical wait across all departments is around 11 weeks from GP referral, though this varies significantly by specialty.

Does Torbay And South Devon NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target?

About 7 in 10 patients at Torbay And South Devon 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 Torbay And South Devon NHS Foundation Trust?

Torbay And South Devon NHS Foundation Trust can be contacted via their main switchboard on 01803 614567. 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.