Across all departments, most patients wait about
14 weeks
That's roughly just over 3 months:
6 in 10 people are seen within 18 weeks.
Waits at this hospital haven't really changed since April 2025.
Formerly known as
This trust was formed from or previously known as:
York DmuScarborough And North East Yorkshire Health Care NHS Trust
Hospital sites at York And Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
York And Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust operates the following NHS hospital sites. Waiting list figures on this page cover the trust as a whole.
Alfred Bean Hospital Bootham Park Hospital Bridlington And District Hospital Castle Hill Hospital Cross Lane Hospital Duchy Nuffield Hospital (Harrogate) (Sney) Friarage Hospital Malton Community Hospital Malton Community Hospital Prescribing Mobile Chemo Unit - Bridlington Hospital Mobile Chemo Unit - Scarborough Hospital Mobile Chemo Unit - Selby Hospital Nuffield Hospital - York Oncology (York Hospital) Private Hospital (Nhs Provided Beds) Scarborough General Hospital St Mary's Hospital St Monicas Hospital St Monicas Hospital Prescribing The New Selby War Memorial Hospital Whitby Hospital White Cross Rehabilitation Hospital Woodlands Private Hospital (Sney) York Hospital York Hospitals NHS Trust HQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the NHS waiting list at York And Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?
York And Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 55,096 patients on its NHS waiting list. The typical wait across all departments is around 14 weeks from GP referral, though this varies significantly by specialty.
Does York And Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target?
About 6 in 10 patients at York And Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are currently seen within the 18-week referral-to-treatment target. The NHS constitutional standard is 9 in 10 (92%).
How do I contact York And Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?
York And Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust can be contacted via their main switchboard on 01904 631313. Ask to be connected to the relevant department or clinic.
Can I choose to be referred to this hospital?
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 before accepting a referral.