Across all departments, most patients wait about
13 weeks
That's roughly 3 months:
7 in 10 people are seen within 18 weeks.
Waits at this hospital are about 1 week shorter than in February 2025.
Formerly known as
This trust was formed from or previously known as:
St Albans And Hemel Hempstead NHS TrustMount Vernon And Watford Hospitals NHS Trust
Hospital sites at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust operates the following NHS hospital sites. Waiting list figures on this page cover the trust as a whole.
Harpenden Memorial Hospital Hemel Hempstead Hospital Mount Vernon Hospital Potters Bar Community Hospital Spire Bushey Hospital Spire Harpenden Hospital St Albans City Hospital Watford General Hospital West Hertfordshire Hospitals Therapy Unit
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the NHS waiting list at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust?
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust currently has about 44,698 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 West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust meet the NHS 18-week target?
About 7 in 10 patients at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals 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 West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust?
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust can be contacted via their main switchboard on 01923 244366. 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.