NHS Plastic Surgery Referral Waiting Times in York

York And Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Updated April 2026

The typical wait to see a plastic surgeon is

11 weeks

That's nearly 3 months

The NHS Plastic Surgery waiting list at York And Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust currently has 251 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 11 weeks from GP referral. About 6 in 10 Plastic Surgery patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). York And Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS Foundation Trust in the North East and Yorkshire region. Waits at this hospital haven't really changed since April 2025. It's moved up 4 places in the national league for this department's; now 35 out of 91 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Apr 25Apr 26
Typical wait
11.4weeks
No change
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
6in 10
▼ -2 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
251
▲ +53
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
0
No change
Been on the list for 12+ months
6 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
251
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
38 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
138 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.

No change

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 plastic surgeon is about 13 weeks. This hospital is faster than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 35th out of 91 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 8th out of 18 in North East and Yorkshire

What does Plastic Surgery cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Skin cancer removal and reconstruction
Breast reconstruction
Hand surgery
Scar revision
Burns treatment
Skin graft surgery
Dupuytren's contracture release
Prominent ear correction

Hospital contact

Main hospital switchboard. ask to be connected to the department.

York Hospital, York, YO31 8HE
01904 631313
NHS Humber And North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board

Patient experiences

People who used this department at this hospital.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS Plastic Surgery waiting list at York And Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?

York And Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 251 patients on its Plastic Surgery waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 11 weeks.

Does York And Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target for Plastic Surgery?

About 62% of Plastic Surgery patients at York And Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are currently seen within 18 weeks of GP referral. The NHS constitutional target is 92%.

Can I choose a different hospital if the Plastic 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 Plastic 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.