Medefer
Rheumatology waiting times at Medefer
Waiting-list data: July 2026Published by NHS England on · next release expected 8 October 2026 · sources
Shorter waits than the England average
87.0% of rheumatology patients waiting under 18 weeks vs 70.3% in England
239 people were waiting for rheumatology at Medefer in July 2026. Half had been waiting longer than 8.8 weeks (England: 10.5 weeks).
Waiting list
239
▲ +57 vs previous month
Within 18 weeks
87.0%
▼ −2.6pp vs previous month
England: 70.3%
Median wait so far
8.8 weeks
▲ +0.3 wk vs previous month
England: 10.5 weeks
Waiting over 52 weeks
0
How long patients have waited so far
- Under 18 weeks208 (87.0%)
- 18 to 52 weeks31 (13.0%)
- Over 52 weeks0 (0.0%)
Trend over the last 13 months
% waiting under 18 weeks
Show month-by-month figures
| Month | Waiting | Within 18 wks | Over 52 wks |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | 239 | 87.0% | 0 |
| June 2026 | 182 | 89.6% | 0 |
| May 2026 | 103 | 84.5% | 0 |
| April 2026 | 106 | 90.6% | 0 |
| March 2026 | 95 | 89.5% | 0 |
| February 2026 | 94 | 83.0% | 0 |
| January 2026 | 106 | 64.2% | 0 |
| December 2025 | 88 | 55.7% | 0 |
| November 2025 | 84 | 72.6% | 0 |
| October 2025 | 139 | 84.2% | 0 |
| September 2025 | 189 | 96.8% | 0 |
| August 2025 | 189 | 95.2% | 0 |
| July 2025 | 175 | 92.6% | 1 |
Questions
How long is the wait for rheumatology at Medefer?
In July 2026, 239 patients were waiting for rheumatology treatment at Medefer. Half had been waiting longer than 8.8 weeks and 87.0% had waited under 18 weeks.
Is Medefer faster or slower than average for rheumatology?
Across England 70.3% of rheumatology patients were waiting under 18 weeks, so Medefer is faster than average.
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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