Geriatric Medicine Department Waiting Times in Wigan

Wrightington, Wigan And Leigh NHS Foundation Trust

Updated December 2025

The typical wait to see a geriatrician is

17 weeks

That's 4 months

Wrightington, Wigan And Leigh NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS Foundation Trust in the North West region. There are currently 425 people waiting to see a geriatrician, with a typical wait of about 4 months. 51% of patients are seen within the 18-week target.

51 out of 100
patients are seen within 18 weeks
425
people on the waiting list
32 weeks
worst case wait time (92nd percentile)
2 people
have been waiting over a year
1 people
have been approved for treatment and are waiting for a date (0% of the list)

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 geriatrician is about 8 weeks. This hospital is slower than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 110th out of 114 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 15th out of 16 in North West

What does Geriatric Medicine cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Falls assessment and prevention
Dementia assessment
Frailty management
Mobility problems
Medication review
Delirium investigation
Osteoporosis
Continence assessment
End-of-life care planning

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Geriatric Medicine waiting time at Wrightington, Wigan And Leigh NHS Foundation Trust?

The current average Geriatric Medicine waiting time at Wrightington, Wigan And Leigh NHS Foundation Trust is about 17 weeks.

How does Wrightington, Wigan And Leigh NHS Foundation Trust compare to other hospitals for Geriatric Medicine?

You can compare Geriatric Medicine waiting times across all NHS hospitals on WaitRadar to find shorter waits near you.

Can I choose which hospital I'm referred to?

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.

This is informational data, not medical advice. Always discuss referral options with your GP. Full disclaimer.