Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Plastic Surgery waiting times at Torbay and South Devon
Not in NHS England’s July 2026 figures; showing the latest published data (March 2026).
145 people were waiting for plastic surgery at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust in March 2026. Half had been waiting longer than 12.1 weeks (England: 13.7 weeks).
Waiting list
145
Within 18 weeks
69.0%
England: 59.5%
Median wait so far
12.1 weeks
England: 13.7 weeks
Waiting over 52 weeks
0
How long patients have waited so far
- Under 18 weeks100 (69.0%)
- 18 to 52 weeks45 (31.0%)
- Over 52 weeks0 (0.0%)
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 | 145 | 69.0% | 0 |
| February 2026 | 149 | 67.8% | 1 |
| January 2026 | 182 | 72.5% | 0 |
| December 2025 | 206 | 81.1% | 0 |
| November 2025 | 177 | 83.6% | 0 |
| October 2025 | 162 | 88.9% | 0 |
| September 2025 | 140 | 90.7% | 0 |
| August 2025 | 153 | 89.5% | 0 |
| July 2025 | 114 | 87.7% | 0 |
Plastic 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Salisbury | 75.5% | 2,076 |
| Royal Devon University Healthcare | 73.0% | 1,262 |
| Bristol | 68.9% | 2,908 |
Questions
How long is the wait for plastic surgery at Torbay and South Devon?
In March 2026, 145 patients were waiting for plastic surgery treatment at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust. Half had been waiting longer than 12.1 weeks and 69.0% had waited under 18 weeks.
Is Torbay and South Devon faster or slower than average for plastic surgery?
Across England 59.5% of plastic surgery patients were waiting under 18 weeks, so Torbay and South Devon is faster than average.
Where else in South West can I get plastic surgery treatment?
2 other providers in South West had a higher share of plastic surgery 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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