NHS Trauma & Orthopaedics Referral Waiting Times in Hereford

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Updated February 2026

The typical wait to see an orthopaedic consultant is

17 weeks

That's 4 months

The NHS Trauma & Orthopaedics waiting list at Wye Valley NHS Trust currently has 2,813 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 17 weeks from GP referral. About 5 in 10 Trauma & Orthopaedics patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). 121 have been waiting over a year. Wye Valley NHS Trust is an NHS Trust in the Midlands region. Waits at this hospital are about 0.8 week shorter than in February 2025. It's moved up 7 places in the national league for this department's; now 240 out of 306 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Feb 25Feb 26
Typical wait
17weeks
▼ -0.8 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
5in 10
▲ +2.2 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
2.8k
▼ -352
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
121
▼ -33
Been on the list for 12+ months
5 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
2,813
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
121 people
have waited over a year
Been on the list for 12+ months
1,866 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.

▼ -0.8 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 240th out of 306 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 45th 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.

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 Trauma & Orthopaedics waiting list at Wye Valley NHS Trust?

Wye Valley NHS Trust currently has about 2,813 patients on its Trauma & Orthopaedics waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 17 weeks.

Does Wye Valley NHS Trust meet the NHS 18-week target for Trauma & Orthopaedics?

About 53% of Trauma & Orthopaedics 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 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.