Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
General Surgery waiting times at Torbay and South Devon
Not in NHS England’s July 2026 figures; showing the latest published data (March 2026).
1 people were waiting for general surgery at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust in March 2026. Half had been waiting longer than 8.5 weeks (England: 12.6 weeks).
Waiting list
1
Within 18 weeks
100.0%
England: 63.0%
Median wait so far
8.5 weeks
England: 12.6 weeks
Waiting over 52 weeks
0
How long patients have waited so far
- Under 18 weeks1 (100.0%)
- 18 to 52 weeks0 (0.0%)
- Over 52 weeks0 (0.0%)
Trend over the last 3 months
% waiting under 18 weeks
Show month-by-month figures
| Month | Waiting | Within 18 wks | Over 52 wks |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 2026 | 1 | 100.0% | 0 |
| February 2026 | 1 | 100.0% | 0 |
| January 2026 | 1 | 100.0% | 0 |
General Surgery at other providers in South West
Sorted by share of patients waiting under 18 weeks (July 2026). Includes independent providers that treat NHS patients.
| Provider | Under 18 wks | Waiting |
|---|---|---|
| University Hospitals Dorset | 90.3% | 838 |
| Bristol | 72.8% | 777 |
| Salisbury | 66.3% | 1,151 |
| Royal United Hospitals Bath | 63.3% | 3,857 |
| Great Western Hospitals | 61.3% | 4,716 |
| Somerset | 61.2% | 2,764 |
| Royal Cornwall Hospitals | 59.2% | 1,977 |
| Royal Devon University Healthcare | 59.1% | 833 |
Questions
How long is the wait for general surgery at Torbay and South Devon?
In March 2026, 1 patients were waiting for general surgery treatment at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust. Half had been waiting longer than 8.5 weeks and 100.0% had waited under 18 weeks.
Is Torbay and South Devon faster or slower than average for general surgery?
Across England 63.0% of general surgery patients were waiting under 18 weeks, so Torbay and South Devon is faster than average.
Where else in South West can I get general surgery treatment?
No other large provider in South West did better on 18-week waits in July 2026. You can ask your GP to refer you to any of them under your NHS right to choose.
Sources: NHS England statistics on referral to treatment (RTT) waiting times (July 2026), A&E attendances (August 2026), diagnostic waiting times (DM01) and cancer waiting times, published 10 September 2026; hospital sites from the nhs.uk organisation data. Figures are checked against the official national totals before every update.
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