Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust waiting times
Here is how long people waited for treatment at Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, by specialty, in August 2026.
Cambridge, East of England, CB2 0AY. ODS code RGM.
Hospital waiting times near Cambridge. A&E waiting times near Cambridge.
Waits by specialty
Each band runs from the point where half of patients had been treated to the point where 9 in 10 had.
| Specialty | Treated waits | Waiting now | Within 18 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiology | 19 to 51 weeks | 14 to 38 weeks | 61% |
| Cardiothoracic surgery | 11 to 32 weeks | 9 to 28 weeks | 79% |
| Respiratory medicine | 11 to 20 weeks | 7 to 17 weeks | 93% |
NHS England figures, . Checked for new figures . About the data.
Sites this trust runs: Royal Papworth Hospital, Royal Papworth Hospital - Off Site, Royal Papworth Hospital (Papworth Everard). The figures below cover all of them.
Where to find them
- Royal Papworth Hospital
Papworth Road, Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Cambridge, CB2 0AY Map - Royal Papworth Hospital - Off Site
Justinian House, Ermine Business Park, Huntingdon, PE29 6XY Map - Royal Papworth Hospital (Papworth Everard)
Papworth Road, Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Cambridge, CB2 0AY Map
Addresses from the NHS Organisation Data Service.
Scan and test waits
People waiting for each test in August 2026, and the share who had waited over six weeks. The standard is under 1 in 100.
| Test | Waiting | Over six weeks | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep study | 3,048 | 55% | 35% |
| Echocardiogram | 1,244 | 70% | 30% |
| MRI scan | 1,047 | 75% | 22% |
| CT scan | 612 | 31% | 11% |
NHS England figures, . Checked for new figures . About the data.
Questions people ask
How long is the waiting list at Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust?
At the end of August 2026, 5,955 people were on the waiting list across all specialties. Half had waited under 9 weeks and 9 in 10 under 28 weeks. 81% were within the 18-week standard. Each specialty in the table below has its own figure.
Can I check where I am on the waiting list?
Not from this site: these are NHS England's monthly figures for whole specialties, not individual patients. The NHS App shows your own referral, and the hospital's patient advice and liaison service (PALS) can tell you your position and whether your referral is marked urgent. See how your wait compares.
How do I get seen sooner than the Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust wait time?
When your GP refers you, you can choose any hospital in England that holds an NHS contract, including independent hospitals the NHS pays for. If you have already waited over 18 weeks with no date in the next 8 weeks, you can ask to move. Compare every hospital near you first. Hospital waiting times near Cambridge.