Across all departments, most patients wait about
12 weeks
That's roughly nearly 3 months:
7 in 10 people are seen within 18 weeks.
Waits at this hospital are about 0.8 week shorter than in February 2025.
Formerly known as
This trust was formed from or previously known as:
Weston Area Health NHS Trust
Hospital sites at University Hospitals Bristol And Weston NHS Foundation Trust
University Hospitals Bristol And Weston NHS Foundation Trust operates the following NHS hospital sites. Waiting list figures on this page cover the trust as a whole.
Bristol Eye Hospital Bristol Royal Hospital For Children Clevedon Hospital Cossham Memorial Hospital Frenchay Hospital Nuffield Health Bristol Hospital South Bristol Community Hospital Southmead Hospital Spire Bristol Hospital St Michael's Hospital Thornbury Hospital Uh Bristol Private Hospitals (Nhs Provided Beds) University Of Bristol Dental Hospital Weston General Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the NHS waiting list at University Hospitals Bristol And Weston NHS Foundation Trust?
University Hospitals Bristol And Weston NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 49,836 patients on its NHS waiting list. The typical wait across all departments is around 12 weeks from GP referral, though this varies significantly by specialty.
Does University Hospitals Bristol And Weston NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target?
About 7 in 10 patients at University Hospitals Bristol And Weston 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 Hospitals Bristol And Weston NHS Foundation Trust?
University Hospitals Bristol And Weston NHS Foundation Trust can be contacted via their main switchboard on 0117 923 0000. 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.