Across all departments, most patients wait about
15 weeks
That's roughly 3½ months:
6 in 10 people are seen within 18 weeks.
Waits at this hospital are about 0.9 week shorter than in February 2025.
Formerly known as
This trust was formed from or previously known as:
Grantham And District Hospital NHS TrustLincoln And Louth NHS TrustPilgrim Health NHS Trust
Hospital sites at United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust operates the following NHS hospital sites. Waiting list figures on this page cover the trust as a whole.
County Hospital Louth Grantham & District Hospital Holbeach Hospital John Coupland Hospital Johnson Hospital Lincoln County Hospital Louth Hospital Pilgrim Hospital Skegness & District General Hospital St Georges Hospital The Johnson Community Hospital Welland Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the NHS waiting list at United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust?
United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust currently has about 69,051 patients on its NHS waiting list. The typical wait across all departments is around 15 weeks from GP referral, though this varies significantly by specialty.
Does United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust meet the NHS 18-week target?
About 6 in 10 patients at United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS 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 United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust?
United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust can be contacted via their main switchboard on 01522 512512. 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.