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NHS Right to Choose Rheumatology

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

16w

Avg treatment wait

4w

Shortest wait

69w

Longest wait

110

Hospitals reporting

Find the shortest Rheumatology wait near you

Enter your postcode to see all NHS and independent sector Rheumatology providers ranked by waiting time.

Shortest Rheumatology waits in England

These are the providers currently reporting the shortest Rheumatology 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 Rheumatology

  1. Search ShorterWait by your postcode to find a Rheumatology 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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