Wait Score
DCQC Rating
Not ratedAbout Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is an NHS trust in the South West region, based in TR1 3LJ. As of the latest data, there are 40,886 patients on the waiting list. 72.9% of patients are seen within the 18-week NHS target.
Waiting Times Overview
Median Wait
9.5 weeks
Within 18 Weeks
72.9%
Total Waiting
40,886
Over 52 Weeks
247
12-Month Trend (Median Wait)
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Waiting Times by Specialty
View all →| Trauma & Orthopaedics(national) | 49.7% | F |
| Other Medical(national) | 87.2% | A |
| Ophthalmology(national) | 76.1% | C |
| Other Surgical(national) | 71.7% | D |
| Dermatology(national) | 80.5% | B |
| ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat)(national) | 75.5% | C |
| Gynaecology(national) | 64.9% | F |
| Oral Surgery(national) | 72.3% | D |
| Cardiology(national) | 63.7% | F |
| General Surgery(national) | 61.2% | F |
| Gastroenterology(national) | 93.6% | A+ |
| Urology(national) | 71.6% | D |
| Neurology(national) | 73.3% | D |
| Other Services(national) | 89.1% | A |
| Rheumatology(national) | 94.5% | A+ |
| Paediatrics(national) | 85.4% | A |
| Respiratory Medicine(national) | 79.3% | C |
| Elderly Medicine(national) | 77.0% | C |
A&E Performance
4-Hour Target
42.0%
Attendances
6,239
Over 12 Hours
529
A&E Trend (% within 4 hours)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long are waiting times at Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust?
As of January 2026, 72.9% of patients at Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust are seen within the NHS 18-week target. There are currently 40,886 patients on the waiting list.
What is the CQC rating for Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust?
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust has not yet been individually rated by the CQC in our dataset.
Does Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust have an A&E department?
Yes. Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust A&E sees approximately 6,239 patients per month, with 42.0% seen within 4 hours.
How does Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust compare to other hospitals?
The national average is 61.4% of patients seen within 18 weeks. Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust performs above average at 72.9%.
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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