Wait Score
FCQC Rating
Not ratedAbout University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS trust in the South East region, based in SO16 6YD. As of the latest data, there are 21,339 patients on the waiting list. 62.7% of patients are seen within the 18-week NHS target.
Waiting Times Overview
Median Wait
13.5 weeks
Within 18 Weeks
62.7%
Total Waiting
21,339
Over 52 Weeks
302
12-Month Trend (Median Wait)
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Waiting Times by Specialty
View all →| Other Medical(national) | 56.5% | F |
| Paediatrics(national) | 65.5% | D |
| Cardiology(national) | 62.0% | F |
| Neurosurgery(national) | 67.5% | D |
| Other Surgical(national) | 71.3% | D |
| Neurology(national) | 52.9% | F |
| Trauma & Orthopaedics(national) | 58.6% | F |
| Other Services(national) | 94.5% | A+ |
| Cardiothoracic Surgery(national) | 75.3% | C |
| Ophthalmology(national) | 71.8% | D |
| Urology(national) | 48.1% | F |
| Gynaecology(national) | 56.1% | F |
| Oral Surgery(national) | 42.0% | F |
| Dermatology(national) | 50.0% | F |
| ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat)(national) | 46.9% | F |
| Respiratory Medicine(national) | 80.8% | B |
| General Surgery(national) | 74.2% | D |
| Gastroenterology(national) | 69.0% | D |
| Rheumatology(national) | 76.2% | C |
| General Medicine(national) | 100.0% | A+ |
| Elderly Medicine(national) | 100.0% | A+ |
A&E Performance
4-Hour Target
71.5%
Attendances
9,612
Over 12 Hours
10
A&E Trend (% within 4 hours)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long are waiting times at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust?
As of January 2026, 62.7% of patients at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust are seen within the NHS 18-week target. There are currently 21,339 patients on the waiting list.
What is the CQC rating for University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust?
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust has not yet been individually rated by the CQC in our dataset.
Does University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust have an A&E department?
Yes. University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust A&E sees approximately 9,612 patients per month, with 71.5% seen within 4 hours.
How does University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust compare to other hospitals?
The national average is 61.4% of patients seen within 18 weeks. University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust performs above average at 62.7%.
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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