Hospital waiting times near Dorset
Hospital waiting times near Dorset for every specialty, NHS and independent, from NHS England's figures. Pick what you need: each line shows the shortest treated wait within 25 miles.
- Bones, joints and muscles
Trauma and orthopaedics
13 to 52 weeks at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust - Eyes
Ophthalmology
4 to 34 weeks at Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - Ears, nose and throat
Ear, nose and throat
12 to 47 weeks at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust - General surgery
General surgery
7 to 38 weeks at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust - Bladder, kidneys and prostate
Urology
7 to 39 weeks at Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - Gynaecology
Gynaecology
7 to 52 weeks at Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - Mouth and jaw surgery
Oral surgery
18 to 48 weeks at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust - Stomach and bowel
Gastroenterology
6 to 29 weeks at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust - Heart
Cardiology
8 to 47 weeks at Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - Skin
Dermatology
5 to 46 weeks at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust - Lungs and breathing
Respiratory medicine
6 to 28 weeks at Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - Brain and nerves
Neurology
17 to 38 weeks at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust - Joints and arthritis
Rheumatology
5 to 21 weeks at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust - Care of older people
Elderly medicine
6 to 30 weeks at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust - Other medical services
Other medical services
1 to 24 weeks at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust - Children's services
Other paediatric services
8 to 35 weeks at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust - Other surgical services
Other surgical services
5 to 26 weeks at Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - Other services
Other services
1 to 11 weeks at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
A&E waiting times near Dorset. Already waiting? See where you stand. Private hospitals near Dorset.
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Questions people ask
Which hospital near Dorset has the shortest waiting times?
It depends on what you need. In August 2026 the shortest treated wait within 25 miles of Dorset was for other medical services at Poole and The Royal Bournemouth, where half of people were treated within 1 weeks. Pick a specialty above to see every hospital ranked.
Can I choose a hospital with a shorter wait?
Yes. When your GP refers you for a first outpatient appointment you can choose any hospital in England with an NHS contract, including independent hospitals the NHS pays for. Each specialty page here has a printable sheet to take to your GP.
Are these Dorset hospital waiting times live?
No. They are NHS England's monthly referral to treatment figures, covering waits up to August 2026, published about two months after the month ends. A&E four-hour figures are monthly too. A&E waiting times near Dorset.