Rheumatology Department Waiting Times in Lincoln

United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Updated December 2025

The typical wait to see a rheumatologist is

18 weeks

That's just over 4 months

United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is an NHS Trust in the Midlands region. There are currently 1,737 people waiting to see a rheumatologist, with a typical wait of about just over 4 months. 50% of patients are seen within the 18-week target.

50 out of 100
patients are seen within 18 weeks
1,737
people on the waiting list
49 weeks
worst case wait time (92nd percentile)
95 people
have been waiting over a year
13 people
have been approved for treatment and are waiting for a date (1% of the list)

Long waiter breakdown

Of those waiting over a year, here's how long they've been waiting:

94waiting 1–1.25 years (52–65 weeks)
1waiting 1.25–1.5 years (65–78 weeks)

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 rheumatologist is about 11 weeks. This hospital is slower than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 114th out of 126 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 18th out of 21 in Midlands

What does Rheumatology cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Rheumatoid arthritis
Osteoarthritis management
Lupus (SLE)
Fibromyalgia
Gout
Ankylosing spondylitis
Polymyalgia rheumatica
Joint injections
Connective tissue diseases

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Rheumatology waiting time at United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust?

The current average Rheumatology waiting time at United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is about 18 weeks.

How does United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust compare to other hospitals for Rheumatology?

You can compare Rheumatology waiting times across all NHS hospitals on WaitRadar to find shorter waits near you.

Can I choose which hospital I'm referred to?

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.

This is informational data, not medical advice. Always discuss referral options with your GP. Full disclaimer.