Across all departments, most patients wait about
13 weeks
That's roughly 3 months:
6 in 10 people are seen within 18 weeks.
Waits at this hospital are about 0.8 week shorter than in February 2025.
Formerly known as
This trust was formed from or previously known as:
Plymouth District General Unit
Hospital sites at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust operates the following NHS hospital sites. Waiting list figures on this page cover the trust as a whole.
Bodmin Hospital Brixham Hospital Derriford Hospital Duchy Hospital Falmouth Hospital Holsworthy Hospital Immunology - Derriford Hospital Launceston Hospital Liskeard Community Hospital London Independent Hospital Mount Gould Hospital Newton Abbot Community Hospital North Devon District Hospital Okehampton Community Hospital Plymouth Nuffield Hospital Royal Devon & Exeter Foundation Hospital Scott Hospital South Hams Hospital South Petherton Hospital Spire St Anthony's Hospital St Barnabas Hospital St Michael's Hospital St. Austell Community Hospital Stratton Hospital Tavistock Hospital Tavistock Maternity Hospital Torbay Hospital Totnes Community Hospital Treliske Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the NHS waiting list at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust?
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust currently has about 47,354 patients on its NHS waiting list. The typical wait across all departments is around 13 weeks from GP referral, though this varies significantly by specialty.
Does University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust meet the NHS 18-week target?
About 6 in 10 patients at University Hospitals Plymouth 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 Plymouth NHS Trust?
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust can be contacted via their main switchboard on 01752 202082. 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.