NHS General Surgery Referral Waiting Times in Bristol

University Hospitals Bristol And Weston NHS Foundation Trust

Updated February 2026

The typical wait to see a general surgeon is

10 weeks

That's just over 2 months

The NHS General Surgery waiting list at University Hospitals Bristol And Weston NHS Foundation Trust currently has 54 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 10 weeks from GP referral. About 9 in 10 General Surgery patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). University Hospitals Bristol And Weston NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS Foundation Trust in the South West region. Waits at this hospital are about 3.3 weeks longer than in February 2025. It's slipped down 43 places in the national league for this department's; now 84 out of 269 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Feb 25Feb 26
Typical wait
10.3weeks
▲ +3.3 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
9in 10
▲ +26.1 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
54
▲ +32
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
0
No change
Been on the list for 12+ months
9 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
54
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
27 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
15 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.

▲ +3.3 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 13 weeks. This hospital is faster than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 84th out of 269 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 10th out of 30 in South West

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.

Trust Headquarters, Bristol, BS1 3NU
0117 923 0000
NHS Bristol, North Somerset And South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS General Surgery waiting list at University Hospitals Bristol And Weston NHS Foundation Trust?

University Hospitals Bristol And Weston NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 54 patients on its General Surgery waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 10 weeks.

Does University Hospitals Bristol And Weston NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target for General Surgery?

About 85% of General Surgery patients at University Hospitals Bristol And Weston NHS Foundation 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.