North Bristol NHS Trust
NHS waiting times across 22 specialties at North Bristol NHS Trust, South West.
In Breast, 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
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Departments at North Bristol NHS 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: 27wHernias, 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: 19wHip and knee replacements, shoulder and foot surgery, back and neck problems, arthritis and long-term pain.
Heart and chest
Cardiology: 10wHeart 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: 12wMedical gut and liver care, including camera tests. The surgical side sits under general surgery.
Women's health
Gynaecology: 16wPeriods, fibroids, endometriosis, prolapse and menopause care.
This trust reports one combined list for this department.
Kidneys and urinary
Urology: 12wBladder, kidney and prostate problems, stones and kidney disease.
Brain and nerves
Neurology: 21wNeurological conditions and the surgery that treats them.
Lungs and breathing
Respiratory: 7wBreathlessness, asthma, COPD, sleep apnoea and lung function testing.
This trust reports one combined list for this department.
Hormones and metabolism
Endocrinology: 32wThyroid, diabetes and other hormonal and metabolic conditions.
This trust reports one combined list for this department.
Waiting times by specialty at North Bristol NHS Trust
| Specialty | Treatment wait | vs national avg | 8 in 10 wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breast | 4w | At average | 4w |
| Respiratory | 7w | 7w below | 12w |
| Haematology | 7w | 3w below | 9w |
| Dermatology | 9w | 4w below | 20w |
| Vascular | 10w | 12w below | 14w |
| Cardiology | 10w | 8w below | 15w |
| Urology | 12w | 5w below | 22w |
| Renal | 12w | 1w below | 20w |
| Hepatology | 12w | 7w below | 19w |
| Gastroenterology | 12w | 3w below | 18w |
| Plastic Surgery | 13w | 7w below | 24w |
| Neurosurgery | 16w | 5w below | 25w |
| Spinal Surgery | 16w | 8w below | 26w |
| Gynaecology | 16w | 3w below | 26w |
| Pain Management | 16w | 10w below | 20w |
| Orthopaedics | 19w | 2w below | 34w |
| Rheumatology | 19w | 3w above | 40w |
| Colorectal | 21w | 5w above | 40w |
| Neurology | 21w | 2w below | 38w |
| Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery | 24w | At average | 41w |
| General Surgery | 27w | 8w above | 46w |
| Endocrinology | 32w | 13w above | 45w |
Shorter waits near North Bristol NHS Trust
These NHS providers in South West currently report a shorter wait than North Bristol NHS Trust 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Endocrinology | Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust | 7w | 25w |
| General Surgery | Hathaway Independent Health Group | 4w | 23w |
| Colorectal | Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust | 6w | 15w |
| Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery | University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust | 12w | 12w |
| Orthopaedics | Gloucester Independent Health Group | 8w | 11w |
| Rheumatology | Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 8w | 11w |
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 North Bristol NHS 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 North Bristol NHS 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 North Bristol NHS Trust, ask your GP to redirect your referral. We will write the letter for you, free.
Where these figures come from
Waiting times for North Bristol NHS 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: North Bristol NHS 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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