NHS Rheumatology Referral Waiting Times in Hereford

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Updated February 2026

The typical wait to see a rheumatologist is

10 weeks

That's just over 2 months

The NHS Rheumatology waiting list at Wye Valley NHS Trust currently has 324 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 10 weeks from GP referral. About 8 in 10 Rheumatology patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). Wye Valley NHS Trust is an NHS Trust in the Midlands region. Waits at this hospital are about 1.9 weeks shorter than in February 2025. It's moved up 15 places in the national league for this department's; now 62 out of 125 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Feb 25Feb 26
Typical wait
9.8weeks
▼ -1.9 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
8in 10
▲ +16.5 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
324
▼ -182
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
0
No change
Been on the list for 12+ months
8 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
324
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
27 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.

▼ -1.9 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 rheumatologist is about 10 weeks. This hospital is about the same as the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 62nd out of 125 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 11th out of 21 in Midlands

What does Rheumatology cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Rheumatoid arthritis
Osteoarthritis management
Lupus (SLE)
Fibromyalgia
Gout
Ankylosing spondylitis
Polymyalgia rheumatica
Joint injections
Connective tissue diseases

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 Rheumatology waiting list at Wye Valley NHS Trust?

Wye Valley NHS Trust currently has about 324 patients on its Rheumatology waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 10 weeks.

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

About 81% of Rheumatology 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 Rheumatology 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 Rheumatology 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.