Wait Score
FCQC Rating
Not ratedAbout University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS trust in the South West region, based in BH15 2JB. As of the latest data, there are 61,232 patients on the waiting list. 63.2% of patients are seen within the 18-week NHS target.
Waiting Times Overview
Median Wait
12.5 weeks
Within 18 Weeks
63.2%
Total Waiting
61,232
Over 52 Weeks
1,432
12-Month Trend (Median Wait)
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Waiting Times by Specialty
View all →| Other Surgical(national) | 58.0% | F |
| Trauma & Orthopaedics(national) | 47.7% | F |
| Gynaecology(national) | 49.2% | F |
| ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat)(national) | 57.6% | F |
| Ophthalmology(national) | 66.5% | D |
| Gastroenterology(national) | 83.8% | B |
| Dermatology(national) | 58.7% | F |
| Cardiology(national) | 81.5% | B |
| Oral Surgery(national) | 58.2% | F |
| Other Medical(national) | 78.3% | C |
| Urology(national) | 69.5% | D |
| Paediatrics(national) | 67.6% | D |
| Neurology(national) | 70.6% | D |
| Respiratory Medicine(national) | 61.5% | F |
| Rheumatology(national) | 86.4% | A |
| General Surgery(national) | 88.6% | A |
| Other Services(national) | 82.8% | B |
| Elderly Medicine(national) | 74.7% | D |
| General Medicine(national) | 100.0% | A+ |
A&E Performance
4-Hour Target
54.8%
Attendances
13,434
Over 12 Hours
454
A&E Trend (% within 4 hours)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long are waiting times at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust?
As of January 2026, 63.2% of patients at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust are seen within the NHS 18-week target. There are currently 61,232 patients on the waiting list.
What is the CQC rating for University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust?
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust has not yet been individually rated by the CQC in our dataset.
Does University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust have an A&E department?
Yes. University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust A&E sees approximately 13,434 patients per month, with 54.8% seen within 4 hours.
How does University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust compare to other hospitals?
The national average is 61.4% of patients seen within 18 weeks. University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust performs above average at 63.2%.
Data sourced from NHS England (Referral to Treatment waiting times, A&E statistics) and Care Quality Commission (CQC ratings). Last updated: 2026-03-14.
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