Wait Score
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Not ratedAbout University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is an NHS trust in the South West region, based in PL6 8DH. As of the latest data, there are 47,943 patients on the waiting list. 61.5% of patients are seen within the 18-week NHS target.
Waiting Times Overview
Median Wait
13.5 weeks
Within 18 Weeks
61.5%
Total Waiting
47,943
Over 52 Weeks
1,077
12-Month Trend (Median Wait)
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Waiting Times by Specialty
View all →| Other Surgical(national) | 61.2% | F |
| Other Medical(national) | 67.3% | D |
| Ophthalmology(national) | 66.3% | D |
| ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat)(national) | 64.1% | F |
| Gynaecology(national) | 48.9% | F |
| Trauma & Orthopaedics(national) | 50.7% | F |
| Cardiology(national) | 57.4% | F |
| Urology(national) | 65.6% | D |
| Neurology(national) | 56.1% | F |
| Dermatology(national) | 72.6% | D |
| Paediatrics(national) | 52.3% | F |
| Respiratory Medicine(national) | 70.2% | D |
| Plastic Surgery(national) | 61.4% | F |
| Neurosurgery(national) | 44.8% | F |
| Gastroenterology(national) | 71.0% | D |
| Other Services(national) | 92.2% | A+ |
| Cardiothoracic Surgery(national) | 55.2% | F |
| Rheumatology(national) | 84.5% | B |
| Elderly Medicine(national) | 35.3% | F |
| General Surgery(national) | 90.2% | A+ |
| General Medicine(national) | 85.0% | A |
A&E Performance
4-Hour Target
36.5%
Attendances
7,807
Over 12 Hours
591
A&E Trend (% within 4 hours)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long are waiting times at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust?
As of January 2026, 61.5% of patients at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust are seen within the NHS 18-week target. There are currently 47,943 patients on the waiting list.
What is the CQC rating for University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust?
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust has not yet been individually rated by the CQC in our dataset.
Does University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust have an A&E department?
Yes. University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust A&E sees approximately 7,807 patients per month, with 36.5% seen within 4 hours.
How does University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust compare to other hospitals?
The national average is 61.4% of patients seen within 18 weeks. University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust performs above average at 61.5%.
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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