UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
South West · BH15 2JB
RTT data period: May 2026
Wait Score
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UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST is a provider included in NHS England referral-to-treatment statistics (South West · BH15 2JB). The latest extract contains 67,497 incomplete pathways. 66.9% of pathways are within 18 weeks.
Waiting Times Overview
Median Wait
12.5 weeks
Within 18 Weeks
66.9%
Total Waiting
67,497
Over 52 Weeks
672
Waiting Times by Specialty
View all →| Other Surgical(national) | 61.8% | F |
| Trauma & Orthopaedics(national) | 51.9% | F |
| Gynaecology(national) | 53.2% | F |
| ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat)(national) | 60.6% | F |
| Ophthalmology(national) | 73.0% | D |
| Gastroenterology(national) | 87.7% | A |
| Dermatology(national) | 64.6% | F |
| Cardiology(national) | 76.9% | C |
| Other Medical(national) | 79.5% | C |
| Oral Surgery(national) | 56.7% | F |
| Paediatrics(national) | 71.0% | D |
| Urology(national) | 69.8% | D |
| Neurology(national) | 75.7% | C |
| Respiratory Medicine(national) | 62.8% | F |
| Rheumatology(national) | 81.6% | B |
| General Surgery(national) | 92.3% | A+ |
| Elderly Medicine(national) | 87.7% | A |
| Other Services(national) | 92.8% | A+ |
| General Medicine(national) | 100.0% | A+ |
A&E Performance
4-Hour Target
70.2%
Attendances
20,420
Over 12 Hours
399
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long are waiting times at UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST?
As of May 2026, 66.9% of incomplete pathways reported by UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST are within 18 weeks. The extract contains 67,497 incomplete pathways.
What A&E data is available for UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST?
The June 2026 NHS England extract reports 20,420 A&E attendances for UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, with 70.2% completed within 4 hours.
How does UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST compare with other reporting providers?
Nationally, 65.5% of incomplete pathways are within 18 weeks. UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST is above that figure at 66.9%.
Data sourced from NHS England (Referral to Treatment waiting times, A&E statistics) and Care Quality Commission (CQC ratings). Last updated: 2026-07-01.
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