Gloucester Independent Health Group
NHS waiting times across 2 specialties at Gloucester Independent Health Group, South West.
In General Surgery, the shortest reported wait here is 4 weeks, and 8 out of 10 patients are seen within 4 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
4w
Shortest wait
South West
Region
Departments at Gloucester Independent Health Group
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: 4wHernias, 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: 8wHip and knee replacements, shoulder and foot surgery, back and neck problems, arthritis and long-term pain.
This trust reports one combined list for this department.
Waiting times by specialty at Gloucester Independent Health Group
| Specialty | Treatment wait | vs national avg | 8 in 10 wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Surgery | 4w | 15w below | 4w |
| Orthopaedics | 8w | 13w below | 10w |
Compare with other hospitals in South 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 Gloucester Independent Health Group for your first outpatient appointment in any of the specialties listed above. Your GP should facilitate this through the NHS e-Referral Service. If Gloucester Independent Health Group 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 Gloucester Independent Health Group, ask your GP to redirect your referral. We will write the letter for you, free.
Where these figures come from
Waiting times for Gloucester Independent Health Group (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: Gloucester Independent Health Group 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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