Hospital waiting times near Lancaster
Hospital waiting times near Lancaster 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
8 to 21 weeks at Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust - Eyes
Ophthalmology
8 to 18 weeks at Spamedica Preston - Ears, nose and throat
Ear, nose and throat
2 to 37 weeks at Spire Fylde Coast Hospital - General surgery
General surgery
12 to 28 weeks at Fulwood Hall Hospital - Bladder, kidneys and prostate
Urology
7 to 44 weeks at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Gynaecology
Gynaecology
4 to 47 weeks at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Mouth and jaw surgery
Oral surgery
17 to 49 weeks at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust - Stomach and bowel
Gastroenterology
7 to 17 weeks at Community Health and Eyecare Limited - Heart
Cardiology
9 to 40 weeks at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust - Skin
Dermatology
2 to 42 weeks at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Lungs and breathing
Respiratory medicine
7 to 22 weeks at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust - Brain and nerves
Neurology
3 to 36 weeks at Bespoke Healthcare Ltd - Joints and arthritis
Rheumatology
9 to 28 weeks at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust - Plastic surgery
Plastic surgery
9 to 49 weeks at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Brain and spine surgery
Neurosurgery
22 to 47 weeks at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Heart and chest surgery
Cardiothoracic surgery
27 to 69 weeks at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Care of older people
Elderly medicine
8 to 20 weeks at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust - Other medical services
Other medical services
11 to 46 weeks at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Children's services
Other paediatric services
11 to 50 weeks at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust - Other surgical services
Other surgical services
2 to 20 weeks at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust - Other services
Other services
5 to 9 weeks at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
A&E waiting times near Lancaster. Already waiting? See where you stand. Private hospitals near Lancaster.
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Questions people ask
Which hospital near Lancaster has the shortest waiting times?
It depends on what you need. In August 2026 the shortest treated wait within 25 miles of Lancaster was for dermatology at Royal Preston and Chorley and South Ribble Hospital, where half of people were treated within 2 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster.