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 are about 1.5 weeks shorter than in February 2025.
Formerly known as
This trust was formed from or previously known as:
The Royal Bournemouth And Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustPoole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Hospital sites at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust operates the following NHS hospital sites. Waiting list figures on this page cover the trust as a whole.
Blandford Community Hospital Boscombe Community Hospital Christchurch Hospital Dorset County Hospital Dorset County Hospital Bcsc Milford On Sea War Memorial Hospital Poole Hospital Poole Hospital (Emergency Dept) Poole Hospital (Endocrinology) Poole Hospital (Medical) Poole Hospital (Paediatrics) Poole Hospital (Palliative Care) Poole Hospital (Surgical) Poole Hospital Bcsc Royal Bournemouth Hospital Royal Bournemouth Hospital Bcsc Ssd Alderney Community Hospital St Leonards Hospital Swanage Community Hospital Wimborne Community Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the NHS waiting list at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust?
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 66,112 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 Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target?
About 6 in 10 patients at University Hospitals Dorset 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 Dorset NHS Foundation Trust?
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust can be contacted via their main switchboard. 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.