Across all departments, most patients wait about
16 weeks
That's roughly 3½ months:
6 in 10 people are seen within 18 weeks.
Waits at this hospital are about 0.5 week shorter than in February 2025.
Formerly known as
This trust was formed from or previously known as:
Leicester Royal Infirmary NHS TrustGlenfield Hospital NHS TrustLeicester General Hospital NHS Trust
Hospital sites at University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust
University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust operates the following NHS hospital sites. Waiting list figures on this page cover the trust as a whole.
Coalville Community Hospital Feilding Palmer Hospital Glenfield Hospital Leicester General Hospital Leicester General Hospital Urology Department Loughborough Hospital Market Harborough And District Hospital Melton Mowbray Hospital Northampton General Hospital Rmh Day Hospital Rutland Memorial Hospital St Lukes Hospital St Mary's Hospital Uni Hospitals Leicester
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the NHS waiting list at University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust?
University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust currently has about 117,425 patients on its NHS waiting list. The typical wait across all departments is around 16 weeks from GP referral, though this varies significantly by specialty.
Does University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust meet the NHS 18-week target?
About 6 in 10 patients at University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS 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 Leicester NHS Trust?
University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust can be contacted via their main switchboard on 0300 303 1573. 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.