West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Updated February 2026
The typical wait to see a consultant is
12 weeks
That's nearly 3 months
The NHS General Medicine waiting list at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust currently has 733 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 12 weeks from GP referral. About 7 in 10 General Medicine patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). 4 have been waiting over a year. West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS Foundation Trust in the East of England region. Waits at this hospital haven't really changed since February 2025. It's slipped down 3 places in the national league for this department's; now 59 out of 81 hospitals.
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 a consultant is about 9 weeks. This hospital is slower than the national average.
Ranked 59th out of 81 hospitals nationally for this department
Ranked 6th out of 11 in East of England
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West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 733 patients on its General Medicine waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 12 weeks.
About 67% of General Medicine patients at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust 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 General Medicine 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.