Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
NHS waiting times across 20 specialties at Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, South West.
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
3w
Shortest wait
South West
Region
Waiting times by specialty at Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Specialty | Treatment wait | vs national avg | 8 in 10 wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breast | 3w | 1w below | 3w |
| Vascular | 8w | 13w below | 14w |
| Renal | 8w | 5w below | 12w |
| Respiratory | 8w | 7w below | 16w |
| Ophthalmology | 9w | 4w below | 18w |
| Dermatology | 9w | 5w below | 13w |
| Haematology | 9w | 2w below | 14w |
| Colorectal | 11w | 4w below | 16w |
| Gastroenterology | 12w | 3w below | 21w |
| Urology | 12w | 5w below | 21w |
| Gynaecology | 13w | 5w below | 18w |
| Orthodontics | 14w | 8w below | 19w |
| Cardiology | 14w | 4w below | 25w |
| Endocrinology | 15w | 4w below | 23w |
| Paediatrics | 18w | 5w above | 33w |
| Ear, Nose and Throat | 20w | At average | 45w |
| Paediatric Surgery | 22w | At average | 28w |
| Maxillofacial Surgery | 25w | 2w above | 44w |
| Orthopaedics | 32w | 10w above | 54w |
| General Surgery | 33w | 14w above | 49w |
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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 Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust for your first outpatient appointment in any of the specialties listed above. Your GP should facilitate this through the NHS e-Referral Service. If Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust 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 Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, ask your GP to redirect your referral. Our Switch Pack includes a letter template and conversation guide to help you make that request confidently.
Data sourced from NHS England Referral to Treatment (RTT) statistics under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Not medical advice. Always consult your GP before changing your care arrangements.
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