South West
NHS waiting times and hospital performance across 9 trusts in South West. Serving a population of 5.8 million. Ranked #3 of 10 regions for 18-week compliance.
11.7 weeks
Avg Median Wait
68.6%
Within 18 Weeks
393,662
Total Waiting
68.3
Waiting per 1,000
How South West Compares
18-Week Compliance vs National
+6.0pp
Above national average (62.6%)
Demand Pressure
68.3 per 1,000
Lower than national avg (83.8)
Regional Ranking
#3 of 10
By 18-week compliance
Demographics
Population
5.8M
Median Age
44.2
Over 65
22.8%
GPs per 100k
72
Bed Capacity
Total Beds
252
Occupied
223
Occupancy Rate
88.5%
Based on KH03 data from 2 trusts. The Royal College of Emergency Medicine recommends occupancy below 85%.
All Trusts (9)
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
South West
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
South West
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
South West
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
South West
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
South West
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
South West
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
South West
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
South West
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
South West
Frequently Asked Questions
How long are NHS waiting times in South West?
The average median wait across South West is 11.7 weeks, with 68.6% of patients treated within the 18-week target. This is above the national average.
Which is the best hospital in South West?
Based on current waiting time data, Cornwall Partnership has the shortest waits in South West, with 99.5% of patients treated within 18 weeks. Performance varies by specialty — check individual hospital pages for details.
How many people are waiting for treatment in South West?
There are currently 393,662 patients on waiting lists across South West, equivalent to 68.3 per 1,000 residents. Of these, 6,569 have been waiting over 52 weeks.