NHS Waiting Times
Compare NHS waiting times across 23 medical specialties. Data updated monthly from NHS England RTT statistics. As of May 2026, 65.5% of incomplete pathways are within 18 weeks.
Median Wait
12.5 weeks
Within 18 Weeks
65.5%
Total Waiting
7,184,233
By Specialty
| Specialty | Within 18wk |
|---|---|
| Trauma & Orthopaedics | 59.8% |
| Ophthalmology | 74.1% |
| Other Medical | 70.9% |
| ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat) | 58.9% |
| Gynaecology | 60.9% |
| Other Surgical | 66.1% |
| Dermatology | 67.2% |
| General Surgery | 62.7% |
| Cardiology | 68.3% |
| Urology | 64.7% |
| Gastroenterology | 69.0% |
| Paediatrics | 68.3% |
| Oral Surgery | 55.4% |
| Neurology | 61.1% |
| Respiratory Medicine | 74.9% |
| Other Services | 76.9% |
| Rheumatology | 70.5% |
| Plastic Surgery | 58.1% |
| Neurosurgery | 62.0% |
| General Medicine | 70.9% |
| Elderly Medicine | 82.8% |
| Cardiothoracic Surgery | 71.9% |
| Mental Health | 82.0% |
Data sourced from NHS England (Referral to Treatment waiting times, A&E statistics) and Care Quality Commission (CQC ratings). Last updated: 2026-07-01.
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