University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Updated February 2026
The typical wait to see a rheumatologist is
8 weeks
That's nearly 2 months
The NHS Rheumatology waiting list at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust currently has 1,149 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 8 weeks from GP referral. About 8 in 10 Rheumatology patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS Foundation Trust in the South West region. Waits at this hospital are about 3.2 weeks shorter than in February 2025. It's moved up 22 places in the national league for this department's; now 49 out of 125 hospitals.
Median wait for this department, with the national average as a dashed line.
Distribution of patients by how many weeks they've been on the waiting list.
The national average wait to see a rheumatologist is about 10 weeks. This hospital is faster than the national average.
Ranked 49th out of 125 hospitals nationally for this department
Ranked 5th out of 12 in South West
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University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 1,149 patients on its Rheumatology waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 8 weeks.
About 85% of Rheumatology patients at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust are currently seen within 18 weeks of GP referral. The NHS constitutional target is 92%.
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 Rheumatology 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.