NHS Trauma & Orthopaedics Referral Waiting Times in Worcester

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Updated February 2026

The typical wait to see an orthopaedic consultant is

22 weeks

That's 5 months

The NHS Trauma & Orthopaedics waiting list at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust currently has 4,858 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 22 weeks from GP referral. About 4 in 10 Trauma & Orthopaedics patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). 138 have been waiting over a year. Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is an NHS Trust in the Midlands region. Waits at this hospital are about 0.6 week longer than in February 2025. It's slipped down 15 places in the national league for this department's; now 299 out of 306 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Feb 25Feb 26
Typical wait
21.5weeks
▲ +0.6 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
4in 10
No change
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
4.9k
▼ -254
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
138
▲ +39
Been on the list for 12+ months
4 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
4,858
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
46 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
138 people
have waited over a year
Been on the list for 12+ months
2,471 people
waiting for a surgery date
Already been told they need an operation

Long waiter breakdown

Of those waiting over a year, here's how long they've been waiting:

137waiting 1 to 1.25 years (52 to 65 weeks)
1waiting 1.25 to 1.5 years (65 to 78 weeks)

Wait time over time

Median wait for this department, with the national average as a dashed line.

▲ +0.6 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 an orthopaedic consultant is about 14 weeks. This hospital is slower than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 299th out of 306 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 53rd out of 54 in Midlands

What does Trauma & Orthopaedics cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Hip replacement
Knee replacement
Shoulder surgery
Carpal tunnel release
Arthroscopy (keyhole joint surgery)
Fracture treatment
ACL reconstruction
Spinal injections
Bunion surgery
Trigger finger release

Hospital contact

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

Worcestershire Royal Hospital, Worcester, WR5 1DD
01905 763333
NHS Herefordshire And Worcestershire Integrated Care Board

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS Trauma & Orthopaedics waiting list at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust?

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust currently has about 4,858 patients on its Trauma & Orthopaedics waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 22 weeks.

Does Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust meet the NHS 18-week target for Trauma & Orthopaedics?

About 42% of Trauma & Orthopaedics patients at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust are currently seen within 18 weeks of GP referral. The NHS constitutional target is 92%.

Can I choose a different hospital if the Trauma & Orthopaedics 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 Trauma & Orthopaedics 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.