NHS Trauma & Orthopaedics Referral Waiting Times in Leicester

University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust

Updated February 2026

The typical wait to see an orthopaedic consultant is

24 weeks

That's 5½ months

The NHS Trauma & Orthopaedics waiting list at University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust currently has 11,116 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 24 weeks from GP referral. About 4 in 10 Trauma & Orthopaedics patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). 627 have been waiting over a year. University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust is an NHS Trust in the Midlands region. Waits at this hospital are about 0.6 week longer than in February 2025. It's slipped down 8 places in the national league for this department's; now 304 out of 306 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Feb 25Feb 26
Typical wait
24weeks
▲ +0.6 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
4in 10
▲ +0.5 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
11k
▲ +734
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
627
▲ +112
Been on the list for 12+ months
4 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
11,116
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
50 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
627 people
have waited over a year
Been on the list for 12+ months
2,207 people
waiting for a surgery date
Already been told they need an operation

Long waiter breakdown

Of those waiting over a year, here's how long they've been waiting:

579waiting 1 to 1.25 years (52 to 65 weeks)
48waiting 1.25 to 1.5 years (65 to 78 weeks)

Wait time over time

Median wait for this department, with the national average as a dashed line.

▲ +0.6 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 an orthopaedic consultant is about 14 weeks. This hospital is slower than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 304th out of 306 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 54th out of 54 in Midlands

What does Trauma & Orthopaedics cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Hip replacement
Knee replacement
Shoulder surgery
Carpal tunnel release
Arthroscopy (keyhole joint surgery)
Fracture treatment
ACL reconstruction
Spinal injections
Bunion surgery
Trigger finger release

Hospital contact

Main hospital switchboard. ask to be connected to the department.

Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester, LE1 5WW
0300 303 1573
NHS Leicester, Leicestershire And Rutland Integrated Care Board

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS Trauma & Orthopaedics waiting list at University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust?

University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust currently has about 11,116 patients on its Trauma & Orthopaedics waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 24 weeks.

Does University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust meet the NHS 18-week target for Trauma & Orthopaedics?

About 36% of Trauma & Orthopaedics patients at University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust are currently seen within 18 weeks of GP referral. The NHS constitutional target is 92%.

Can I choose a different hospital if the Trauma & Orthopaedics 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 Trauma & Orthopaedics 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.