Fylde Coast Hospital - Spire
NHS waiting times across 10 specialties at Fylde Coast Hospital - Spire, North West.
In General Surgery, the shortest reported wait here is 23 weeks, and 8 out of 10 patients are seen within 31 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
23w
Shortest wait
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Departments at Fylde Coast Hospital - Spire
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: 23wHernias, 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.
Bones, joints and spine
Orthopaedics: 25wHip and knee replacements, shoulder and foot surgery, back and neck problems, arthritis and long-term pain.
Stomach, bowel and liver
Gastroenterology: 31wMedical gut and liver care, including camera tests. The surgical side sits under general surgery.
This trust reports one combined list for this department.
Ear, nose and throat
Ear, Nose and Throat: 27wHearing, sinuses, tonsils, and balance problems.
This trust reports one combined list for this department.
Women's health
Gynaecology: 26wPeriods, fibroids, endometriosis, prolapse and menopause care.
This trust reports one combined list for this department.
Kidneys and urinary
Urology: 28wBladder, kidney and prostate problems, stones and kidney disease.
This trust reports one combined list for this department.
Brain and nerves
Neurology: 23wNeurological conditions and the surgery that treats them.
Waiting times by specialty at Fylde Coast Hospital - Spire
| Specialty | Treatment wait | vs national avg | 8 in 10 wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Surgery | 23w | 4w above | 31w |
| Neurology | 23w | At average | 28w |
| Neurosurgery | 25w | 4w above | 31w |
| Orthopaedics | 25w | 4w above | 31w |
| Gynaecology | 26w | 7w above | 32w |
| Ear, Nose and Throat | 27w | 7w above | 36w |
| Urology | 28w | 11w above | 33w |
| Vascular | 29w | 7w above | 35w |
| Gastroenterology | 31w | 16w above | 30w |
| Spinal Surgery | 32w | 8w above | 34w |
Shorter waits near Fylde Coast Hospital - Spire
These NHS providers in North West currently report a shorter wait than Fylde Coast Hospital - Spire 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gastroenterology | Accrington CHEC | 5w | 26w |
| Urology | Cheshire Hospital - Spire | 5w | 23w |
| Spinal Surgery | Buckshaw Hospital - Ramsay | 13w | 19w |
| Ear, Nose and Throat | Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust | 10w | 17w |
| Orthopaedics | The Lancaster Hospital - Circle | 9w | 16w |
| General Surgery | Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust | 8w | 15w |
Compare with other hospitals in North West
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 Fylde Coast Hospital - Spire for your first outpatient appointment in any of the specialties listed above. Your GP should facilitate this through the NHS e-Referral Service. If Fylde Coast Hospital - Spire 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 Fylde Coast Hospital - Spire, ask your GP to redirect your referral. We will write the letter for you, free.
Where these figures come from
Waiting times for Fylde Coast Hospital - Spire (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: Fylde Coast Hospital - Spire 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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