Hospital waiting times near Somerset
Hospital waiting times near Somerset 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 31 weeks at Independent Health Group - Eyes
Ophthalmology
6 to 13 weeks at Independent Health Group - Ears, nose and throat
Ear, nose and throat
9 to 47 weeks at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust - General surgery
General surgery
6 to 18 weeks at Independent Health Group - Bladder, kidneys and prostate
Urology
6 to 13 weeks at Independent Health Group - Gynaecology
Gynaecology
6 to 27 weeks at Sulis Hospital Bath (Foxcote Avenue) - Mouth and jaw surgery
Oral surgery
22 to 61 weeks at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust - Stomach and bowel
Gastroenterology
4 to 16 weeks at Sulis Hospital Bath (Foxcote Avenue) - Heart
Cardiology
18 to 43 weeks at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust - Skin
Dermatology
5 to 12 weeks at About Health Hq - Lungs and breathing
Respiratory medicine
11 to 27 weeks at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust - Brain and nerves
Neurology
17 to 44 weeks at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust - Joints and arthritis
Rheumatology
9 to 47 weeks at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust - Plastic surgery
Plastic surgery
9 to 14 weeks at Somerset Surgical Services Hq - General medicine
General internal medicine
10 to 36 weeks at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust - Care of older people
Elderly medicine
7 to 32 weeks at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust - Other medical services
Other medical services
6 to 33 weeks at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust - Children's services
Other paediatric services
8 to 33 weeks at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust - Other surgical services
Other surgical services
4 to 48 weeks at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust - Other services
Other services
5 to 14 weeks at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
A&E waiting times near Somerset. Already waiting? See where you stand. Private hospitals near Somerset.
NHS England figures, . Checked for new figures . About the data.
Questions people ask
Which hospital near Somerset has the shortest waiting times?
It depends on what you need. In August 2026 the shortest treated wait within 25 miles of Somerset was for gastroenterology at Sulis Hospital Bath (Foxcote Avenue), where half of people were treated within 4 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 Somerset 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 Somerset.