NHS Neurology Waiting Times
The average NHS Neurology wait in England is 23 weeks, but it ranges from 6 weeks at Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust to 79 weeks elsewhere. That gap is yours to use — you have a legal right to choose where you are treated.
What Neurology covers
Neurology covers the brain, spinal cord and nerves — migraine and headaches, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, numbness or tingling, dizziness, and memory problems. Neurology is a medical specialty: brain and spine operations are done by neurosurgery instead.
People are usually referred here for
- Frequent or severe headaches
- Blackouts or suspected epilepsy
- Numbness, tingling or weakness
- Tremor or suspected Parkinson's
- Dizziness or balance problems
- Memory problems
23w
Avg treatment wait
6w
Shortest wait
79w
Longest wait
92
Hospitals reporting
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Shortest Neurology waits in England
| # | Hospital | Region | Avg treatment wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust | London | 6w |
| 02 | Royal Berkshire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust | South East | 6w |
| 03 | Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust | Midlands | 7w |
| 04 | Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust | Midlands | 8w |
| 05 | South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust | North East & Yorkshire | 11w |
| 06 | Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust | South East | 12w |
| 07 | Wye Valley NHS Trust | Midlands | 12w |
| 08 | Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | North East & Yorkshire | 12w |
| 09 | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust | South East | 13w |
| 10 | Croydon Health Services NHS Trust | London | 13w |
Average Neurology wait by region
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Your right to choose a Neurology hospital
Under the NHS Constitution and the Health Act 2009, you have a legal right to choose which NHS or NHS-commissioned independent sector provider sees you for your first outpatient Neurology appointment.
Your GP must refer you via the NHS e-Referral Service (e-RS) and offer you at least five choices. If you have already been referred to a hospital with a long wait, you can ask your GP to re-refer you to a provider with a shorter wait. This is entirely within your rights.
Research shows the average extra distance to a significantly shorter wait is just 13 miles.
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