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Not ratedAbout Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS trust in the South West region, based in TA1 5DA. As of the latest data, there are 52,880 patients on the waiting list. 61.9% of patients are seen within the 18-week NHS target.
Waiting Times Overview
Median Wait
13.5 weeks
Within 18 Weeks
61.9%
Total Waiting
52,880
Over 52 Weeks
1,189
12-Month Trend (Median Wait)
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Waiting Times by Specialty
View all →| Trauma & Orthopaedics(national) | 59.5% | F |
| Other Surgical(national) | 59.0% | F |
| ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat)(national) | 50.7% | F |
| Other Medical(national) | 70.3% | D |
| Gynaecology(national) | 52.7% | F |
| Cardiology(national) | 61.7% | F |
| Oral Surgery(national) | 52.0% | F |
| Ophthalmology(national) | 71.1% | D |
| Urology(national) | 53.6% | F |
| Dermatology(national) | 74.7% | D |
| General Surgery(national) | 73.0% | D |
| Gastroenterology(national) | 73.7% | D |
| Neurology(national) | 52.3% | F |
| Respiratory Medicine(national) | 78.7% | C |
| Paediatrics(national) | 71.3% | D |
| Rheumatology(national) | 64.4% | F |
| Elderly Medicine(national) | 73.2% | D |
| Other Services(national) | 92.9% | A+ |
| Plastic Surgery(national) | 79.6% | C |
| General Medicine(national) | 76.7% | C |
| Cardiothoracic Surgery(national) | 94.7% | A+ |
A&E Performance
4-Hour Target
48.0%
Attendances
10,507
Over 12 Hours
196
A&E Trend (% within 4 hours)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long are waiting times at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust?
As of January 2026, 61.9% of patients at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust are seen within the NHS 18-week target. There are currently 52,880 patients on the waiting list.
What is the CQC rating for Somerset NHS Foundation Trust?
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has not yet been individually rated by the CQC in our dataset.
Does Somerset NHS Foundation Trust have an A&E department?
Yes. Somerset NHS Foundation Trust A&E sees approximately 10,507 patients per month, with 48.0% seen within 4 hours.
How does Somerset NHS Foundation Trust compare to other hospitals?
The national average is 61.4% of patients seen within 18 weeks. Somerset NHS Foundation Trust performs above average at 61.9%.
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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