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.
Formerly known as
This trust was formed from or previously known as:
Torbay And Southern Devon Health And Care NHS Trust
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
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.