NHS Waiting Times
Compare NHS waiting times across 23 medical specialties. Data updated monthly from NHS England RTT statistics. As of January 2026, 61.4% of patients are seen within the 18-week target.
Median Wait
14.2 weeks
Within 18 Weeks
61.4%
↑ 0.1pp vs last month
Total Waiting
5,769,095
↓ 124,913 vs last month
By Specialty
| Specialty | Within 18wk |
|---|---|
| Trauma & Orthopaedics | 57.9% |
| Other Medical | 66.6% |
| ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat) | 53.1% |
| Ophthalmology | 69.9% |
| Gynaecology | 56.6% |
| Other Surgical | 61.9% |
| Dermatology | 59.6% |
| Urology | 62.2% |
| General Surgery | 59.8% |
| Cardiology | 64.0% |
| Gastroenterology | 64.9% |
| Paediatrics | 64.1% |
| Oral Surgery | 52.6% |
| Neurology | 57.7% |
| Respiratory Medicine | 68.6% |
| Other Services | 73.9% |
| Rheumatology | 66.9% |
| Plastic Surgery | 53.3% |
| Neurosurgery | 59.6% |
| General Medicine | 64.3% |
| Elderly Medicine | 77.8% |
| Cardiothoracic Surgery | 70.3% |
| Mental Health | 73.0% |
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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