NHS General Surgery Referral Waiting Times in Lincoln

United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Updated June 2026

The typical wait to see a general surgeon is

11 weeks

That's 2½ months

The NHS General Surgery waiting list at United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust currently has 4,882 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 11 weeks from GP referral. About 8 in 10 General Surgery patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). 14 have been waiting over a year. United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is an NHS Trust in the Midlands region. Waits at this hospital are about 1.3 week shorter than in June 2025. It's moved up 27 places in the national league for this department's; now 129 out of 266 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Jun 25Jun 26
Typical wait
10.8weeks
▼ -1.3 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
8in 10
▲ +9.8 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
4.9k
▲ +126
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
14
▼ -19
Been on the list for 12+ months
8 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
4,882
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
34 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
14 people
have waited over a year
Been on the list for 12+ months
2,459 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.

▼ -1.3 wks

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 general surgeon is about 12 weeks. This hospital is about the same as the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 129th out of 266 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 23rd out of 48 in Midlands

What does General Surgery cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Hernia repair
Gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy)
Appendix removal
Bowel surgery
Thyroid surgery
Haemorrhoid treatment
Varicose vein surgery
Abscess drainage
Lipoma removal

Hospital contact

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

Lincoln County Hospital, Lincoln, LN2 5QY
01522 512512
NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS General Surgery waiting list at United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust?

United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust currently has about 4,882 patients on its General Surgery waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 11 weeks.

Does United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust meet the NHS 18-week target for General Surgery?

About 77% of General Surgery patients at United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals 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 General Surgery 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 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.