The Beardwood Hospital - Circle
NHS waiting times across 7 specialties at The Beardwood Hospital - Circle, North West.
In Gastroenterology, the shortest reported wait here is 7 weeks, and 8 out of 10 patients are seen within 7 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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Departments at The Beardwood Hospital - Circle
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: 18wHernias, 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: 15wHip and knee replacements, shoulder and foot surgery, back and neck problems, arthritis and long-term pain.
Stomach, bowel and liver
Gastroenterology: 7wMedical gut and liver care, including camera tests. The surgical side sits under general surgery.
This trust reports one combined list for this department.
Ear, nose and throat
Ear, Nose and Throat: 15wHearing, sinuses, tonsils, and balance problems.
This trust reports one combined list for this department.
Women's health
Gynaecology: 24wPeriods, fibroids, endometriosis, prolapse and menopause care.
This trust reports one combined list for this department.
Kidneys and urinary
Urology: 17wBladder, kidney and prostate problems, stones and kidney disease.
This trust reports one combined list for this department.
Waiting times by specialty at The Beardwood Hospital - Circle
| Specialty | Treatment wait | vs national avg | 8 in 10 wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gastroenterology | 7w | 8w below | 7w |
| Ear, Nose and Throat | 15w | 5w below | 23w |
| Orthopaedics | 15w | 6w below | 22w |
| Urology | 17w | At average | 29w |
| General Surgery | 18w | 1w below | 24w |
| Spinal Surgery | 23w | 1w below | 34w |
| Gynaecology | 24w | 5w above | 34w |
Shorter waits near The Beardwood Hospital - Circle
These NHS providers in North West currently report a shorter wait than The Beardwood Hospital - Circle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gynaecology | Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 12w | 12w |
| Urology | Cheshire Hospital - Spire | 5w | 12w |
| General Surgery | Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust | 8w | 10w |
| Spinal Surgery | Buckshaw Hospital - Ramsay | 13w | 10w |
| Orthopaedics | The Lancaster Hospital - Circle | 9w | 6w |
| Ear, Nose and Throat | Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust | 10w | 5w |
Compare with other hospitals 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 The Beardwood Hospital - Circle for your first outpatient appointment in any of the specialties listed above. Your GP should facilitate this through the NHS e-Referral Service. If The Beardwood Hospital - Circle 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 The Beardwood Hospital - Circle, ask your GP to redirect your referral. We will write the letter for you, free.
Where these figures come from
Waiting times for The Beardwood Hospital - Circle (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: The Beardwood Hospital - Circle 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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