Beacon Park Hospital - Ramsay
NHS waiting times across 7 specialties at Beacon Park Hospital - Ramsay, Midlands.
In Gastroenterology, the shortest reported wait here is 14 weeks, and 8 out of 10 patients are seen within 19 weeks. The 8-in-10 figure matters more than the average: it tells you how long a typical patient actually waits, rather than a number a handful of very short or very long waits can pull around.
Data sourced from NHS England RTT statistics and refreshed weekly. Green badges indicate waits below the national average for that specialty.
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Specialties reported
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Shortest wait
Midlands
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Departments at Beacon Park Hospital - Ramsay
Larger trusts split a department into sub-specialty teams, and each team reports its own waiting list. If a sub-specialty here is quicker than the main department, it is worth asking your GP which list your operation would actually go on.
General surgery
General Surgery: 34wHernias, gallbladder, bowel and abdominal operations. Larger trusts split these into sub-specialty teams, and the same operation can sit on a different list depending on which team takes it.
This trust reports one combined list for this department.
Bones, joints and spine
Orthopaedics: 20wHip and knee replacements, shoulder and foot surgery, back and neck problems, arthritis and long-term pain.
Stomach, bowel and liver
Gastroenterology: 14wMedical gut and liver care, including camera tests. The surgical side sits under general surgery.
This trust reports one combined list for this department.
Eyes
Ophthalmology: 18wCataracts, glaucoma, retinal conditions and eyelid surgery.
This trust reports one combined list for this department.
Women's health
Gynaecology: 18wPeriods, fibroids, endometriosis, prolapse and menopause care.
This trust reports one combined list for this department.
Kidneys and urinary
Urology: 15wBladder, kidney and prostate problems, stones and kidney disease.
This trust reports one combined list for this department.
Waiting times by specialty at Beacon Park Hospital - Ramsay
| Specialty | Treatment wait | vs national avg | 8 in 10 wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gastroenterology | 14w | 1w below | 19w |
| Urology | 15w | 2w below | 22w |
| Gynaecology | 18w | 1w below | 33w |
| Ophthalmology | 18w | 5w above | 29w |
| Orthopaedics | 20w | 1w below | 31w |
| General Surgery | 34w | 15w above | 40w |
| Pain Management | 36w | 10w above | 35w |
Shorter waits near Beacon Park Hospital - Ramsay
These NHS providers in Midlands currently report a shorter wait than Beacon Park Hospital - Ramsay for the same specialty. You have a legal right to ask your GP to refer you to any of them.
| Specialty | Faster provider | Their wait | You could save |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Surgery | Birmingham Practice Plus Group | 7w | 27w |
| Pain Management | Birmingham Practice Plus Group | 13w | 23w |
| Ophthalmology | Bromsgrove Newmedica | 4w | 14w |
| Gastroenterology | Three Shires Hospital - Circle | 3w | 11w |
| Orthopaedics | Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust | 10w | 10w |
| Gynaecology | Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust | 13w | 5w |
Compare with other hospitals in Midlands
Your right to choose this hospital
Under the NHS Constitution and the NHS Choice Framework, you are entitled to ask your GP to refer you to Beacon Park Hospital - Ramsay for your first outpatient appointment in any of the specialties listed above. Your GP should facilitate this through the NHS e-Referral Service. If Beacon Park Hospital - Ramsay appears on e-RS for your specialty, you can book your appointment there directly.
If you are already waiting at a different hospital and would prefer Beacon Park Hospital - Ramsay, ask your GP to redirect your referral. We will write the letter for you, free.
Where these figures come from
Waiting times for Beacon Park Hospital - Ramsay (nhs) are published by the provider and derived from NHS England Referral to Treatment statistics, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The provider last updated these figures on 29 May 2026. You can check them at the source: Beacon Park Hospital - Ramsay waiting times. Figures describe published waiting times and are not medical advice. Always consult your GP before changing your care arrangements.
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