Wait Score
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Not ratedAbout West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS trust in the East of England region, based in IP33 2QZ. As of the latest data, there are 31,912 patients on the waiting list. 62.6% of patients are seen within the 18-week NHS target.
Waiting Times Overview
Median Wait
13.5 weeks
Within 18 Weeks
62.6%
Total Waiting
31,912
Over 52 Weeks
691
12-Month Trend (Median Wait)
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Waiting Times by Specialty
View all →| Trauma & Orthopaedics(national) | 51.2% | F |
| Other Surgical(national) | 65.8% | D |
| Gynaecology(national) | 57.1% | F |
| ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat)(national) | 65.6% | D |
| Dermatology(national) | 74.9% | D |
| Ophthalmology(national) | 63.3% | F |
| General Surgery(national) | 50.7% | F |
| Other Medical(national) | 60.9% | F |
| Urology(national) | 74.9% | D |
| Paediatrics(national) | 53.1% | F |
| Cardiology(national) | 83.5% | B |
| Plastic Surgery(national) | 41.3% | F |
| Neurology(national) | 65.2% | D |
| Gastroenterology(national) | 66.9% | D |
| General Medicine(national) | 63.9% | F |
| Respiratory Medicine(national) | 83.6% | B |
| Rheumatology(national) | 89.8% | A |
| Other Services(national) | 57.1% | F |
| Elderly Medicine(national) | 93.8% | A+ |
A&E Performance
4-Hour Target
64.1%
Attendances
7,170
Over 12 Hours
546
A&E Trend (% within 4 hours)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long are waiting times at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust?
As of January 2026, 62.6% of patients at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust are seen within the NHS 18-week target. There are currently 31,912 patients on the waiting list.
What is the CQC rating for West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust?
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust has not yet been individually rated by the CQC in our dataset.
Does West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust have an A&E department?
Yes. West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust A&E sees approximately 7,170 patients per month, with 64.1% seen within 4 hours.
How does West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust compare to other hospitals?
The national average is 61.4% of patients seen within 18 weeks. West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust performs above average at 62.6%.
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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