NHS General Surgery Referral Waiting Times in Hereford

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Updated February 2026

The typical wait to see a general surgeon is

14 weeks

That's 3 months

The NHS General Surgery waiting list at Wye Valley NHS Trust currently has 684 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 14 weeks from GP referral. About 6 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. Wye Valley NHS Trust is an NHS Trust in the Midlands region. Waits at this hospital are about 3.1 weeks longer than in February 2025. It's slipped down 58 places in the national league for this department's; now 159 out of 269 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Feb 25Feb 26
Typical wait
13.6weeks
▲ +3.1 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
6in 10
▼ -3.1 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
684
▲ +39
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
1
No change
Been on the list for 12+ months
6 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
684
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
35 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
254 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.

▲ +3.1 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 general surgeon is about 13 weeks. This hospital is about the same as the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 159th out of 269 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 26th out of 47 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.

County Hospital, Hereford, HR1 2ER
01432 355444
NHS Herefordshire And Worcestershire Integrated Care Board

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS General Surgery waiting list at Wye Valley NHS Trust?

Wye Valley NHS Trust currently has about 684 patients on its General Surgery waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 14 weeks.

Does Wye Valley NHS Trust meet the NHS 18-week target for General Surgery?

About 64% of General Surgery patients at Wye Valley 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 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.