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NHS Dermatology Referral Waiting Times in Wigan

Wrightington, Wigan And Leigh NHS Foundation Trust

Updated August 2026

The typical wait to see a dermatologist is

13 weeks

That's 3 months

The NHS Dermatology waiting list at Wrightington, Wigan And Leigh NHS Foundation Trust currently has 3,095 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 13 weeks from GP referral. About 6 in 10 Dermatology patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). Wrightington, Wigan And Leigh NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS Foundation Trust in the North West region. Waits at this hospital are about 4.1 weeks shorter than in August 2025. It's moved up 13 places in the national league for this department's; now 89 out of 115 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Aug 25→Aug 26
Typical wait
12.7weeks
▼ -4.1 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
6in 10
▲ +9.1 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
3.1k
▼ -438
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
0
▼ -228
Been on the list for 12+ months
6 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
3,095
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
38 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer

Wait time over time

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

▼ -4.1 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 dermatologist is about 11 weeks. This hospital is slower than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 89th out of 115 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 10th out of 15 in North West

What does Dermatology cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Suspicious mole checks
Skin cancer assessment
Eczema treatment
Psoriasis management
Acne treatment
Hair loss (alopecia)
Rosacea
Wart and verruca treatment
Contact dermatitis
Skin biopsy

Hospital contact

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

Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, Wigan, WN1 2NN
01942 244000
NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board

Patient experiences

People who used this department at this hospital.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS Dermatology waiting list at Wrightington, Wigan And Leigh NHS Foundation Trust?

Wrightington, Wigan And Leigh NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 3,095 patients on its Dermatology waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 13 weeks.

Does Wrightington, Wigan And Leigh NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target for Dermatology?

About 62% of Dermatology patients at Wrightington, Wigan And Leigh NHS Foundation Trust are currently seen within 18 weeks of GP referral. The NHS constitutional target is 92%.

Can I choose a different hospital if the Dermatology 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 Dermatology 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.