Diagnostic test · NHS England, July 2026
Urodynamics NHS waiting times
Urodynamic tests check how well the bladder and urethra store and release urine. In July 2026, 10,142 people were waiting for one in England and 42.8% had waited 6 weeks or more.
People waiting
10,142
▼ −164 vs previous month
Waiting 6+ weeks
42.8%
▼ −2.5pp vs previous month
Standard: under 1%
Median wait so far
4.9 weeks
Tests done in the month
6,846
Shortest urodynamics waits
Providers with at least 200 people waiting, sorted by share waiting 6+ weeks (July 2026).
| Hospital / provider | 6+ weeks | Median |
|---|---|---|
| BristolSouth West | 0.0% | 2.6 weeks |
| Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching HospitalsNorth West | 19.7% | 2.1 weeks |
| Manchester UniversityNorth West | 25.5% | 2.5 weeks |
| Epsom and St Helier University HospitalsLondon | 39.0% | 4.8 weeks |
| Cambridge University HospitalsEast of England | 44.3% | 4.8 weeks |
| University Hospitals of LeicesterEast Midlands | 58.1% | 7.4 weeks |
| University College London HospitalsLondon | 63.2% | 8.4 weeks |
| Royal Devon University HealthcareSouth West | 66.8% | 9.2 weeks |
| The Shrewsbury and Telford HospitalWest Midlands | 66.8% | 10.0 weeks |
| Guy's and St Thomas'London | 68.7% | 13.0 weeks |
| Barts HealthLondon | 83.6% | 13.3 weeks |
| Norfolk and Norwich University HospitalsEast of England | 92.0% | 13.2 weeks |
Longest urodynamics waits
- Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals92.0% 6+ wks
- Barts Health83.6% 6+ wks
- Guy's and St Thomas'68.7% 6+ wks
- Royal Devon University Healthcare66.8% 6+ wks
- The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital66.8% 6+ wks
- University College London Hospitals63.2% 6+ wks
- University Hospitals of Leicester58.1% 6+ wks
- Cambridge University Hospitals44.3% 6+ wks
- Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals39.0% 6+ wks
- Manchester University25.5% 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 | 10,142 | 57.2% | 2,322 |
| June 2026 | 10,306 | 54.7% | 2,517 |
| May 2026 | 10,477 | 54.6% | 2,654 |
| April 2026 | 10,629 | 53.8% | 2,569 |
| March 2026 | 10,833 | 57.4% | 2,414 |
| February 2026 | 10,831 | 59.0% | 2,540 |
| January 2026 | 10,994 | 54.0% | 2,438 |
| December 2025 | 10,405 | 58.6% | 1,859 |
| November 2025 | 9,995 | 59.4% | 1,856 |
| October 2025 | 10,017 | 60.9% | 1,827 |
| September 2025 | 9,593 | 60.3% | 1,781 |
| August 2025 | 9,134 | 57.8% | 1,743 |
| July 2025 | 9,437 | 60.3% | 1,753 |
Questions
How long is the NHS waiting list for an urodynamics?
In July 2026, 10,142 people in England were waiting for an urodynamics. Half had waited longer than 4.9 weeks and 42.8% 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 an urodynamics?
Among providers with at least 200 people waiting, the lowest share waiting 6+ weeks in July 2026 was at Bristol (0.0%), Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals (19.7%), Manchester University (25.5%).
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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