Portsmouth Hospital - Spire
NHS waiting times across 1 specialty at Portsmouth Hospital - Spire, South East.
In Orthopaedics, the shortest reported wait here is 31 weeks, and 8 out of 10 patients are seen within 40 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
31w
Shortest wait
South East
Region
Departments at Portsmouth 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.
Bones, joints and spine
Orthopaedics: 31wHip 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 Portsmouth Hospital - Spire
| Specialty | Treatment wait | vs national avg | 8 in 10 wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orthopaedics | 31w | 10w above | 40w |
Shorter waits near Portsmouth Hospital - Spire
These NHS providers in South East currently report a shorter wait than Portsmouth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orthopaedics | Epsomedical Epsom | 5w | 26w |
Compare with other hospitals in South East
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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth 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: Portsmouth 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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