NHS General Surgery Referral Waiting Times in Nottingham

Woodthorpe Hospital

Updated April 2026

The typical wait to see a general surgeon is

13 weeks

That's 3 months

The NHS General Surgery waiting list at Woodthorpe Hospital currently has 153 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 13 weeks from GP referral. About 7 in 10 General Surgery patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). 1 have been waiting over a year. Woodthorpe Hospital is an Independent Sector provider in the Midlands region. Waits at this hospital haven't really changed since April 2025. It's slipped down 8 places in the national league for this department's; now 169 out of 267 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Apr 25Apr 26
Typical wait
12.7weeks
▲ +0.4 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
7in 10
No change
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
153
▼ -45
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
1
No change
Been on the list for 12+ months
7 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
153
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
43 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
1 people
have waited over a year
Been on the list for 12+ months
26 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.

▲ +0.4 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 a general surgeon is about 12 weeks. This hospital is about the same as the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 169th out of 267 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 24th out of 48 in Midlands

What does General Surgery cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Hernia repair
Gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy)
Appendix removal
Bowel surgery
Thyroid surgery
Haemorrhoid treatment
Varicose vein surgery
Abscess drainage
Lipoma removal

Hospital contact

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

748 Mansfield Road, Nottingham, NG5 3FZ
NHS Nottingham And Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS General Surgery waiting list at Woodthorpe Hospital?

Woodthorpe Hospital currently has about 153 patients on its General Surgery waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 13 weeks.

Does Woodthorpe Hospital meet the NHS 18-week target for General Surgery?

About 67% of General Surgery patients at Woodthorpe Hospital are currently seen within 18 weeks of GP referral. The NHS constitutional target is 92%.

Can I choose a different hospital if the General Surgery 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 General Surgery 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.