Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Ophthalmology waiting times at Torbay and South Devon
Not in NHS England’s July 2026 figures; showing the latest published data (March 2026).
4,788 people were waiting for ophthalmology at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust in March 2026. Half had been waiting longer than 11.0 weeks (England: 10.2 weeks) and 94 had waited over a year.
Waiting list
4,788
Within 18 weeks
62.8%
England: 72.9%
Median wait so far
11.0 weeks
England: 10.2 weeks
Waiting over 52 weeks
94
How long patients have waited so far
- Under 18 weeks3,009 (62.8%)
- 18 to 52 weeks1,685 (35.2%)
- Over 52 weeks94 (2.0%)
Trend over the last 9 months
% waiting under 18 weeks
Show month-by-month figures
| Month | Waiting | Within 18 wks | Over 52 wks |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 2026 | 4,788 | 62.8% | 94 |
| February 2026 | 4,757 | 66.2% | 93 |
| January 2026 | 4,718 | 67.4% | 71 |
| December 2025 | 4,406 | 67.1% | 74 |
| November 2025 | 4,392 | 71.9% | 59 |
| October 2025 | 4,261 | 75.2% | 59 |
| September 2025 | 4,731 | 76.0% | 58 |
| August 2025 | 4,642 | 76.4% | 48 |
| July 2025 | 4,435 | 78.5% | 29 |
Ophthalmology 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Royal United Hospitals Bath | 88.4% | 2,751 |
| Gloucestershire Hospitals | 87.4% | 3,278 |
| Salisbury | 82.1% | 1,904 |
| Royal Cornwall Hospitals | 80.5% | 3,920 |
| Somerset | 77.7% | 3,213 |
| Bristol | 75.9% | 7,094 |
| University Hospitals Dorset | 73.0% | 4,795 |
| Dorset County Hospital | 71.5% | 2,469 |
Questions
How long is the wait for ophthalmology at Torbay and South Devon?
In March 2026, 4,788 patients were waiting for ophthalmology treatment at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust. Half had been waiting longer than 11.0 weeks and 62.8% had waited under 18 weeks.
Is Torbay and South Devon faster or slower than average for ophthalmology?
Across England 72.9% of ophthalmology patients were waiting under 18 weeks, so Torbay and South Devon is slower than average.
Where else in South West can I get ophthalmology treatment?
8 other providers in South West had a higher share of ophthalmology patients seen within 18 weeks 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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