Across all departments, most patients wait about
13 weeks
That's roughly 3 months:
6 in 10 people are seen within 18 weeks.
Waits at this hospital haven't really changed since February 2025.
Formerly known as
This trust was formed from or previously known as:
Southampton University Hospitals Unit
Hospital sites at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust operates the following NHS hospital sites. Waiting list figures on this page cover the trust as a whole.
Alton Community Hospital Peripheral Clinic Andover War Memorial Hospital Peripheral Clinic Berkshire Independent Hospital (Peripheral Clinic) Bmi Sarum Road Hospital Bournemouth Nuffield Hospital Bristol Royal Hospital For Children (Peripheral Clinic) Christchurch Hospital Derriford Hospital (Peripheral Clinic) Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (Uhs) Fareham Community Hospital Fenwick Hospital (Peripheral Clinic) Fordingbridge Hospital (Peripheral Clinic) Frimley Park Hospital (Peripheral Clinic) Gloucestershire Royal Hospital (Peripheral Clinic) Hythe Hospital (Peripheral Clinic) Jersey General Hospital (Peripheral Clinic) Lord Mayor Treloar Hospital (Peripheral Clinic) Lymington Hospital (Peripheral Clinic) Milford On Sea War Memorial Hospital (Peripheral Clinic) Moorgreen Hospital (Peripheral Clinic) North Hampshire Hospital (Peripheral Clinic) Nuffield Health Wessex Hospital Optegra Solent Eye Hospital (Peripheral Clinic) Poole Hospital Peripheral Clinic Princess Anne Hospital Princess Elizabeth Hospital Guernsey Peripheral Clinic Queen Alexandra Hospital Peripheral Clinic Romsey Hospital (Peripheral Clinic) Royal Bournemouth Hospital (Peripheral Clinic) Royal Cornwall Hospital (Peripheral Clinic) Royal Hospital Haslar Peripheral Clinic Royal South Hants Hospital Royal South Hants Hospital Treatment Centre Southampton General Hospital Spire Dunedin Hospital Oncology Department Spire Southampton Hospital St Mary's Hospital (Peripheral Clinic) St Richards Hospital Peripheral Clinic West Dorset General Hospital Peripheral Clinic Western Community Hospital Wexham Park Hospital (Peripheral Clinic) Winchester Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the NHS waiting list at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust?
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 62,702 patients on its NHS waiting list. The typical wait across all departments is around 13 weeks from GP referral, though this varies significantly by specialty.
Does University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target?
About 6 in 10 patients at University Hospital Southampton 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 University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust?
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust can be contacted via their main switchboard on 023 8077 7222. 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.