Diagnostic test · NHS England, July 2026
Peripheral neurophysiology NHS waiting times
Peripheral neurophysiology tests, such as nerve conduction studies, check how well nerves and muscles work. In July 2026, 41,243 people were waiting for one in England and 43.7% had waited 6 weeks or more.
People waiting
41,243
▼ −932 vs previous month
Waiting 6+ weeks
43.7%
▲ +1.5pp vs previous month
Standard: under 1%
Median wait so far
5.0 weeks
Tests done in the month
22,112
Shortest peripheral neurophysiology waits
Providers with at least 200 people waiting, sorted by share waiting 6+ weeks (July 2026).
| Hospital / provider | 6+ weeks | Median |
|---|---|---|
| The Walton CentreNorth West | 0.0% | 1.3 weeks |
| Imperial College HealthcareLondon | 0.0% | 1.7 weeks |
| Ashford and St Peter's HospitalsSouth East | 0.0% | 2.1 weeks |
| Calderdale and HuddersfieldYorkshire & the Humber | 0.0% | 2.2 weeks |
| Mid Yorkshire TeachingYorkshire & the Humber | 0.0% | 2.3 weeks |
| The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's LynnEast of England | 0.0% | 2.9 weeks |
| Manchester UniversityNorth West | 0.2% | 2.2 weeks |
| SalisburySouth West | 0.4% | 3.1 weeks |
| Sandwell and West Birmingham HospitalsWest Midlands | 0.6% | 1.8 weeks |
| The Royal WolverhamptonWest Midlands | 0.6% | 2.7 weeks |
| Guy's and St Thomas'London | 1.1% | 2.5 weeks |
| Frimley HealthSouth East | 1.9% | 2.2 weeks |
| Hull University Teaching HospitalsYorkshire & the Humber | 2.3% | 1.9 weeks |
| St George's University HospitalsLondon | 3.5% | 2.7 weeks |
| Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching HospitalsNorth West | 3.7% | 2.7 weeks |
Longest peripheral neurophysiology waits
- Mid and South Essex86.8% 6+ wks
- Portsmouth Hospitals University82.3% 6+ wks
- University Hospitals Birmingham81.4% 6+ wks
- Whittington Health76.2% 6+ wks
- West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals76.1% 6+ wks
- London North West University Healthcare76.1% 6+ wks
- University College London Hospitals72.0% 6+ wks
- United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals71.1% 6+ wks
- South Tees Hospitals68.7% 6+ wks
- Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals66.6% 6+ wks
England, last 13 months
% of people waiting under 6 weeks
Show month-by-month figures
| Month | Waiting | Within 6 wks | 13+ wks |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | 41,243 | 56.3% | 9,128 |
| June 2026 | 42,175 | 57.8% | 9,235 |
| May 2026 | 42,413 | 57.9% | 9,069 |
| April 2026 | 41,453 | 57.5% | 8,314 |
| March 2026 | 39,858 | 60.8% | 7,426 |
| February 2026 | 40,046 | 59.7% | 8,860 |
| January 2026 | 39,962 | 53.2% | 8,905 |
| December 2025 | 41,405 | 54.3% | 8,668 |
| November 2025 | 40,754 | 58.9% | 7,148 |
| October 2025 | 40,256 | 60.7% | 7,642 |
| September 2025 | 39,524 | 57.9% | 7,621 |
| August 2025 | 38,764 | 57.9% | 6,828 |
| July 2025 | 38,897 | 63.4% | 6,298 |
Questions
How long is the NHS waiting list for a peripheral neurophysiology?
In July 2026, 41,243 people in England were waiting for a peripheral neurophysiology. Half had waited longer than 5.0 weeks and 43.7% had waited 6 weeks or more. The NHS standard is that no more than 1% should wait 6 weeks.
Which hospitals have the shortest waits for a peripheral neurophysiology?
Among providers with at least 200 people waiting, the lowest share waiting 6+ weeks in July 2026 was at The Walton Centre (0.0%), Imperial College Healthcare (0.0%), Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals (0.0%).
Can I get a scan or test done faster?
Tests are usually booked by the hospital or GP team that referred you. If you have been waiting a long time, contact the department or the hospital's patient advice and liaison service (PALS). Some tests are also offered at community diagnostic centres.
Sources: NHS England statistics on referral to treatment (RTT) waiting times (July 2026), A&E attendances (August 2026), diagnostic waiting times (DM01) and cancer waiting times, published 10 September 2026; hospital sites from the nhs.uk organisation data. Figures are checked against the official national totals before every update.
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