Milton Keynes CHEC
NHS waiting times across 1 specialty at Milton Keynes CHEC, East of England.
In Ophthalmology, the shortest reported wait here is 14 weeks, and 8 out of 10 patients are seen within 21 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
14w
Shortest wait
East of England
Region
Departments at Milton Keynes CHEC
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.
Eyes
Ophthalmology: 14wCataracts, glaucoma, retinal conditions and eyelid surgery.
This trust reports one combined list for this department.
Waiting times by specialty at Milton Keynes CHEC
| Specialty | Treatment wait | vs national avg | 8 in 10 wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmology | 14w | 1w above | 21w |
Shorter waits near Milton Keynes CHEC
These NHS providers in East of England currently report a shorter wait than Milton Keynes CHEC 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmology | Luton Spamedica | 5w | 9w |
Compare with other hospitals in East of England
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 Milton Keynes CHEC for your first outpatient appointment in any of the specialties listed above. Your GP should facilitate this through the NHS e-Referral Service. If Milton Keynes CHEC 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 Milton Keynes CHEC, ask your GP to redirect your referral. We will write the letter for you, free.
Where these figures come from
Waiting times for Milton Keynes CHEC (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: Milton Keynes CHEC 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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