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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

NHS waiting times across 27 specialties at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, North West.

In Breast, the shortest reported wait here is 3 weeks, and 8 out of 10 patients are seen within 3 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

3w

Shortest wait

North West

Region

Departments at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

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: 23w

Hernias, 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: 12w

Hip and knee replacements, shoulder and foot surgery, back and neck problems, arthritis and long-term pain.

Heart and chest

Cardiology: 23w

Heart conditions and the operations that treat them, plus lung and chest surgery.

This trust reports one combined list for this department.

Stomach, bowel and liver

Gastroenterology: 14w

Medical gut and liver care, including camera tests. The surgical side sits under general surgery.

Ear, nose and throat

Ear, Nose and Throat: 23w

Hearing, sinuses, tonsils, and balance problems.

This trust reports one combined list for this department.

Eyes

Ophthalmology: 21w

Cataracts, glaucoma, retinal conditions and eyelid surgery.

This trust reports one combined list for this department.

Women's health

Gynaecology: 29w

Periods, fibroids, endometriosis, prolapse and menopause care.

This trust reports one combined list for this department.

Kidneys and urinary

Urology: 23w

Bladder, kidney and prostate problems, stones and kidney disease.

Brain and nerves

Neurology: 23w

Neurological conditions and the surgery that treats them.

This trust reports one combined list for this department.

Skin

Dermatology: 7w

Skin conditions, lesion removal and reconstructive surgery.

Lungs and breathing

Respiratory: 8w

Breathlessness, asthma, COPD, sleep apnoea and lung function testing.

This trust reports one combined list for this department.

Cancer and blood

Cancer treatment and blood disorders.

Hormones and metabolism

Endocrinology: 22w

Thyroid, diabetes and other hormonal and metabolic conditions.

This trust reports one combined list for this department.

Mouth, jaw and face

Oral Surgery: 24w

Wisdom teeth, jaw and facial surgery, braces and specialist dentistry. These are separate treatment functions from general surgery, and the waits are often very different.

Children's services

Paediatrics: 11w

Paediatric teams run their own lists, separate from the adult department of the same name. A child's wait is not the adult wait.

Other services

Departments that do not sit under a larger surgical or medical grouping.

Waiting times by specialty at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

SpecialtyTreatment wait
Breast3w
Dermatology7w
Respiratory8w
Paediatrics11w
Orthopaedics12w
Rheumatology12w
Haematology13w
Gastroenterology14w
General Medicine14w
Vascular16w
Colorectal18w
Paediatric Surgery18w
Pain Management19w
Renal20w
Hepatology21w
Ophthalmology21w
Endocrinology22w
Orthodontics22w
Cardiology23w
Ear, Nose and Throat23w
General Surgery23w
Neurology23w
Urology23w
Oral Surgery24w
Plastic Surgery25w
Gynaecology29w
Spinal Surgery45w

Shorter waits near Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

These NHS providers in North West currently report a shorter wait than Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust for the same specialty. You have a legal right to ask your GP to refer you to any of them.

SpecialtyFaster providerTheir waitYou could save
Spinal SurgeryBuckshaw Hospital - Ramsay13w32w
UrologyCheshire Hospital - Spire5w18w
GynaecologyMid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust12w17w
Plastic SurgeryBlackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust8w17w
OrthodonticsLiverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust6w16w
General SurgeryTameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust8w15w

Compare with other hospitals in North West

Breast in North WestDermatology in North WestRespiratory in North WestOrthopaedics in North WestRheumatology 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 Manchester University 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 Manchester University 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 Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, ask your GP to redirect your referral. We will write the letter for you, free.

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Where these figures come from

Waiting times for Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (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: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust 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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