UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS PLYMOUTH NHS TRUST

South West · PL6 8DH

RTT data period: May 2026

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About UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS PLYMOUTH NHS TRUST

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS PLYMOUTH NHS TRUST is a provider included in NHS England referral-to-treatment statistics (South West · PL6 8DH). The latest extract contains 47,642 incomplete pathways. 67.0% of pathways are within 18 weeks.

25pp gap

vs 92% NHS target

#222

of 359 providers

Waiting Times Overview

Median Wait

11.5 weeks

Within 18 Weeks

67.0%

Total Waiting

47,642

Over 52 Weeks

607

Waiting Times by Specialty

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Other Surgical (national)	62.5%	6,378	F
Ophthalmology (national)	70.7%	5,739	D
Other Medical (national)	71.9%	4,676	D
ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat)(national)	72.4%	4,058	D
Trauma & Orthopaedics (national)	53.8%	3,370	F
Gynaecology (national)	57.7%	3,196	F
Cardiology (national)	59.9%	3,165	F
Urology (national)	64.0%	2,839	F
Neurology (national)	74.4%	2,486	D
Dermatology (national)	87.8%	2,146	A
Neurosurgery (national)	60.2%	1,881	F
Respiratory Medicine (national)	70.3%	1,762	D
Paediatrics (national)	57.0%	1,496	F
Gastroenterology (national)	70.4%	1,342	D
Plastic Surgery (national)	68.2%	1,155	D
Other Services (national)	91.6%	841	A+
Cardiothoracic Surgery (national)	52.0%	535	F
Rheumatology (national)	85.6%	480	A
General Medicine (national)	87.2%	47	A
General Surgery (national)	86.7%	30	A
Elderly Medicine (national)	80.0%	20	B

A&E Performance

4-Hour Target

66.5%

Attendances

17,631

Over 12 Hours

322

Compare UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS PLYMOUTH with:

vs ROYAL DEVON UNIVERSITY HEALTHCARE vs GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS vs UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET vs SOMERSET vs UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BRISTOL AND WESTON

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long are waiting times at UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS PLYMOUTH NHS TRUST?

As of May 2026, 67.0% of incomplete pathways reported by UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS PLYMOUTH NHS TRUST are within 18 weeks. The extract contains 47,642 incomplete pathways.

What A&E data is available for UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS PLYMOUTH NHS TRUST?

The June 2026 NHS England extract reports 17,631 A&E attendances for UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS PLYMOUTH NHS TRUST, with 66.5% completed within 4 hours.

How does UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS PLYMOUTH NHS TRUST compare with other reporting providers?

Nationally, 65.5% of incomplete pathways are within 18 weeks. UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS PLYMOUTH NHS TRUST is above that figure at 67.0%.

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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