NHS General Surgery Waiting Times in North East and Yorkshire
Waiting times for all NHS and commissioned independent sector General Surgery providers in North East and Yorkshire, covering West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, Humberside, Teesside, and the North East of England. Data sourced directly from NHS England RTT statistics.
17w
Regional average
10w
Shortest wait
30w
Longest wait
2w below
vs national average
All General Surgery hospitals in North East and Yorkshire
Sorted by shortest treatment wait. Green badges indicate waits below 80% of the national average for this specialty.
| Hospital | Treatment wait | 8 in 10 patients wait |
|---|---|---|
| Thornbury Hospital - Circle | 10w | 16w |
| The Duchy Hospital - Circle | 10w | 19w |
| Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust | 11w | 18w |
| Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 12w | 18w |
| The Huddersfield Hospital - Circle | 12w | 18w |
| Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust | 12w | 24w |
| Tees Valley Hospital - Ramsay | 13w | 21w |
| Airedale NHS Foundation Trust | 14w | 24w |
| Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust | 14w | 23w |
| Woodlands Hospital - Circle | 14w | 21w |
| South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust | 14w | 25w |
| Leeds Hospital - Spire | 15w | 24w |
| Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust | 16w | 33w |
| Elland Hospital - Spire | 16w | 25w |
| Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 16w | 29w |
| Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 16w | 32w |
| Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust | 17w | 31w |
| North Tees | 17w | 28w |
| Northumbria Health Care NHS Foundation Trust | 17w | 29w |
| Washington Hospital - Spire | 17w | 25w |
| South Tees | 18w | 37w |
| Yorkshire Clinic - Ramsay | 18w | 28w |
| Rotherham | 19w | 33w |
| Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 20w | 36w |
| Harrogate | 21w | 36w |
| Methley Park Hospital - Spire | 22w | 30w |
| Cobalt Hospital - Ramsay | 22w | 35w |
| Hull Hospital - Spire | 23w | 34w |
| Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust | 23w | 43w |
| County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust | 29w | 52w |
| North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust | 30w | 52w |
Your right to choose a hospital in North East and Yorkshire
The NHS Constitution and the NHS Choice Framework give you the legal right to choose any NHS or commissioned independent sector provider in England for your first outpatient appointment. This right applies whether you live in North East and Yorkshire or anywhere else in England. You are not limited to the hospital your GP first mentions, and you are not limited to providers within your local Integrated Care Board area.
If you have already been referred and are waiting at a hospital with a longer wait, ask your GP to redirect your referral to a provider with a shorter wait. Our Switch Pack includes a letter template and a step-by-step guide to help you make that request.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the average NHS General Surgery wait in North East and Yorkshire?
Based on the latest NHS England RTT data, the average treatment wait for General Surgery in North East and Yorkshire is 17 weeks. The shortest available wait across 31 reporting hospitals is 10 weeks. Figures are refreshed weekly.
Can I choose a hospital outside North East and Yorkshire for my NHS referral?
Yes. The NHS Choice Framework gives you the legal right to choose any NHS or commissioned independent sector provider in England, regardless of which region you live in. If a hospital in a different region has a shorter wait, you can ask your GP to refer you there instead.
Does patient choice apply to independent sector hospitals in North East and Yorkshire?
Yes. Many private hospitals across North East and Yorkshire are commissioned by the NHS under the Independent Sector Treatment Centre programme. These providers appear on the NHS e-Referral Service alongside NHS trusts. You pay nothing for your care, and they often have shorter waiting times. Ask your GP whether commissioned independent providers are available for your specialty.
What is the 18-week NHS waiting time standard?
The NHS Constitution states that patients should not wait more than 18 weeks from GP referral to the start of treatment. In many specialties, waits are currently running above this standard. Patient choice allows you to look for a provider that is closer to meeting the 18-week target. ShorterWait shows you the current wait at every reporting hospital.
Data sourced from NHS England Referral to Treatment (RTT) statistics under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Not medical advice. Always consult your GP before changing your care arrangements.
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