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NHS Right to Choose Ear, Nose and Throat

Compare Ear, Nose and Throat waiting times across every NHS and independent sector provider in England. Find a shorter wait and exercise your legal Right to Choose.

20w

Avg treatment wait

6w

Shortest wait

44w

Longest wait

149

Hospitals reporting

Find the shortest Ear, Nose and Throat wait near you

Enter your postcode to see all NHS and independent sector Ear, Nose and Throat providers ranked by waiting time.

Shortest Ear, Nose and Throat waits in England

These are the providers currently reporting the shortest Ear, Nose and Throat treatment waiting times. Use your NHS Right to Choose to request a re-referral to any of these providers.

How to exercise your Right to Choose for Ear, Nose and Throat

  1. Search ShorterWait by your postcode to find a Ear, Nose and Throat provider with a shorter wait.
  2. Note the hospital name and current waiting time.
  3. Book an appointment with your GP and bring the hospital details with you.
  4. Ask your GP to re-refer you to your chosen provider via the NHS e-Referral Service (e-RS).
  5. If your GP agrees, the re-referral is typically processed within 1 to 2 weeks and you will receive a new appointment letter within 2 to 4 weeks.

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