Across all departments, most patients wait about
15 weeks
That's roughly 3½ months:
6 in 10 people are seen within 18 weeks.
Waits at this hospital are about 2 weeks shorter than in February 2025.
Formerly known as
This trust was formed from or previously known as:
Burton Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustDerbyshire Royal Infirmary NHS TrustDerby City General Hospital NHS Trust
Hospital sites at University Hospitals Of Derby And Burton NHS Foundation Trust
University Hospitals Of Derby And Burton NHS Foundation Trust operates the following NHS hospital sites. Waiting list figures on this page cover the trust as a whole.
Babington Hospital Burton Hospital Buxton Hospital (London Road) Chesterfield Royal Hospital Florence Nightingale Community Hospital Ilkeston Community Hospital King's Mill Hospital Ripley Hospital Royal Derby Hospital Samuel Johnson Community Hospital Sir Robert Peel Community Hospital St Oswalds Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the NHS waiting list at University Hospitals Of Derby And Burton NHS Foundation Trust?
University Hospitals Of Derby And Burton NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 96,841 patients on its NHS waiting list. The typical wait across all departments is around 15 weeks from GP referral, though this varies significantly by specialty.
Does University Hospitals Of Derby And Burton NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target?
About 6 in 10 patients at University Hospitals Of Derby And Burton 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 Of Derby And Burton NHS Foundation Trust?
University Hospitals Of Derby And Burton NHS Foundation Trust can be contacted via their main switchboard on 01332 340131. 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.