University Of Southampton Auditory Implant Service
Updated February 2026
The typical wait to see an ENT specialist is
10 weeks
That's just over 2 months
The NHS Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) waiting list at University Of Southampton Auditory Implant Service currently has 197 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 10 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). 7 have been waiting over a year. University Of Southampton Auditory Implant Service is an Independent Sector provider in the South East region. Waits at this hospital are about 4.2 weeks shorter than in April 2025.
Median wait for this department, with the national average as a dashed line.
Distribution of patients by how many weeks they've been on the waiting list.
The national average wait to see an ENT specialist is about 14 weeks. This hospital is faster than the national average.
Ranked 33rd out of 156 hospitals nationally for this department
Ranked 7th out of 27 in South East
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University Of Southampton Auditory Implant Service currently has about 197 patients on its Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 10 weeks.
About 71% of Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) patients at University Of Southampton Auditory Implant Service are currently seen within 18 weeks of GP referral. The NHS constitutional target is 92%.
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.