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NHS Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) Referral Waiting Times in Kendal

University Hospitals Of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust

Updated August 2026

The typical wait to see an ENT specialist is

11 weeks

That's 2½ months

The NHS Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) waiting list at University Hospitals Of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust currently has 3,615 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 11 weeks from GP referral. About 7 in 10 Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). 47 have been waiting over a year. University Hospitals Of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS Foundation Trust in the North West region. Waits at this hospital are about 3.9 weeks shorter than in August 2025. It's moved up 29 places in the national league for this department's; now 39 out of 157 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Aug 25→Aug 26
Typical wait
11.2weeks
▼ -3.9 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
7in 10
▲ +11.4 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
3.6k
▼ -756
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
47
▼ -19
Been on the list for 12+ months
7 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
3,615
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
37 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
47 people
have waited over a year
Been on the list for 12+ months
409 people
waiting for a surgery date
Already been told they need an operation

Wait time over time

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

▼ -3.9 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 ENT specialist is about 14 weeks. This hospital is faster than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 39th out of 157 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 10th out of 27 in North West

What does Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Tonsil removal (tonsillectomy)
Grommets for glue ear
Hearing loss assessment
Sinus surgery
Nasal polyp removal
Sleep apnoea treatment
Deviated septum correction
Ear infections
Voice and swallowing problems

Hospital contact

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

Westmorland General Hospital, Kendal, LA9 7RG
01539 732288
NHS Lancashire And South Cumbria Integrated Care Board

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) waiting list at University Hospitals Of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust?

University Hospitals Of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 3,615 patients on its Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 11 weeks.

Does University Hospitals Of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target for Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)?

About 70% of Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) patients at University Hospitals Of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust are currently seen within 18 weeks of GP referral. The NHS constitutional target is 92%.

Can I choose a different hospital if the Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) 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 Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) 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.