Referral to treatment (RTT) data for August 2026, published 8 October 2026 · Page updated 1 November 2026
Urology waiting times
In August 2026, 367,027 pathways were waiting for consultant-led urology care in England. 64.8% had waited under 18 weeks (standard 92%), the median wait so far was 12.2 weeks, and 5,222 had waited over a year. Waits vary widely between hospitals, as the table below shows.
Urology covers the kidneys, bladder, prostate and male reproductive organs, for example kidney stones, urinary problems and enlarged prostate. These are referral to treatment figures: they count everyone waiting for consultant-led urology care, from referral until treatment starts, whether or not they need an operation.
How long is the NHS waiting list for urology?
| Measure | England |
|---|---|
| Pathways waiting | 367,027 |
| Rank by size among specialties | 7 of 18 |
| Waited under 18 weeks | 64.8% |
| Median weeks waited | 12.2 |
| 92nd percentile weeks waited | 39 |
| Waited over 52 weeks | 5,222 (1.4%) |
| Share with independent providers (WTUK calculation) | 4.0% |
Which NHS trusts have the shortest and longest median urology waits?
Among NHS trusts with at least 1,000 pathways waiting. The median is how long half the people on that list had waited so far.
| Shortest median | Weeks | Longest median | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croydon Health Services NHS Trust | 6.6 | Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust | 19.7 |
| East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust | 6.7 | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 17.6 |
| University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust | 7.5 | Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 17.5 |
| Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust | 8.2 | University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust | 16.8 |
| Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust | 8.4 | The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 16.8 |
How long are urology waits at each NHS trust?
NHS trusts with at least 50 pathways waiting, grouped by region and listed A to Z.
Which independent providers treat NHS urology patients?
The largest 50 of 66 independent providers with at least 50 NHS pathways waiting. The full list is in the CSV download.
| Provider | Region | Waiting | % under 18 wks | Median wks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cohese Healthcare | South West | 1,120 | 98.4% | 4.5 |
| Lancaster House Consulting Diagnostics Surgical Ltd Hq | North West | 802 | 72.2% | 12.1 |
| Springfield Hospital | East of England | 726 | 63.2% | 12.4 |
| London Independent Hospital | London | 584 | 78.8% | 11.0 |
| The Yorkshire Clinic | North East and Yorkshire | 463 | 73.7% | 10.4 |
| Buckshaw Hospital | North West | 439 | 78.6% | 9.0 |
| Woodland Hospital | Midlands | 424 | 66.3% | 11.1 |
| Tees Valley Hospital | North East and Yorkshire | 401 | 64.3% | 11.6 |
| Practice Plus Group Hospital - Southampton | South East | 396 | 80.1% | 9.2 |
| Rivers Hospital | East of England | 375 | 67.5% | 11.0 |
| Fulwood Hall Hospital | North West | 367 | 84.2% | 9.5 |
| Beaumont Hospital | North West | 297 | 71.7% | 9.3 |
| Sulis Hospital Bath (Foxcote Avenue) | South West | 273 | 54.6% | 15.9 |
| Kings Oak Hospital | London | 272 | 61.4% | 14.3 |
| Spencer Private Hospitals Ltd | South East | 268 | 72.8% | 10.2 |
| Practice Plus Group Hospital - Ilford | London | 265 | 80.4% | 8.4 |
| Blackheath Hospital | London | 253 | 88.1% | 5.2 |
| Spire Fylde Coast Hospital | North West | 252 | 81.3% | 4.3 |
| Fairfield Independent Hospital | North West | 246 | 64.2% | 12.5 |
| The Berkshire Independent Hospital | South East | 239 | 77.0% | 9.7 |
| Practice Plus Group Hospital Birmingham | Midlands | 235 | 71.9% | 11.6 |
| Spire Liverpool Hospital | North West | 227 | 78.4% | 10.6 |
| Nuffield Health Parkside Hospital | London | 221 | 35.3% | 27.9 |
| Renacres Hospital | North West | 211 | 63.0% | 9.7 |
| Fitzwilliam Hospital | East of England | 209 | 75.1% | 11.3 |
| Mount Stuart Hospital | South West | 207 | 71.5% | 12.3 |
| Nuffield Health, Brentwood Hospital | East of England | 187 | 68.4% | 10.1 |
| Cora Health Diagnostics (Formerly Healthshare Diagnostics) | South East | 185 | 67.0% | 13.1 |
| Stourside Hospital | Midlands | 172 | 46.5% | 21.0 |
| The One Health Group Plc | North East and Yorkshire | 170 | 60.0% | 16.0 |
| Woodlands Hospital | North East and Yorkshire | 165 | 76.4% | 9.2 |
| Dorking Healthcare Limited (Dhc) | South East | 157 | 88.5% | 6.5 |
| Beacon Park Hospital | Midlands | 141 | 68.8% | 9.1 |
| Exeter Medical | South West | 139 | 87.1% | 9.1 |
| Epsomedical Group | South East | 139 | 71.2% | 9.7 |
| Woodthorpe Hospital | Midlands | 135 | 72.6% | 9.2 |
| Boston West Hospital | Midlands | 126 | 77.8% | 9.0 |
| Claremont Private Hospital | North East and Yorkshire | 119 | 44.5% | 19.6 |
| Bishops Wood Hospital | London | 116 | 91.4% | 7.7 |
| Beardwood Hospital | North West | 115 | 87.0% | 6.5 |
| New Hall Hospital | South West | 110 | 70.0% | 10.7 |
| Hendon Hospital | London | 108 | 55.6% | 16.0 |
| Shirley Oaks Hospital | London | 107 | 66.4% | 11.2 |
| Oaklands Hospital | North West | 105 | 80.0% | 9.2 |
| Practice Plus Group Surgical Centre - St Marys Portsmouth | South East | 100 | 96.0% | 6.0 |
| Blakelands Hospital | East of England | 96 | 81.2% | 7.0 |
| Ashtead Hospital | South East | 94 | 80.9% | 8.5 |
| Park Hospital | Midlands | 84 | 78.6% | 9.3 |
| Benenden Hospital | South East | 82 | 75.6% | 10.5 |
| Probus Surgical Centre | South West | 82 | 97.6% | 4.3 |
How quickly are suspected urological cancers checked?
In August 2026, 67.7% of 19,445 people referred with suspected urological malignancies (excluding testicular) were told they had cancer, or that it had been ruled out, within 28 days (standard 80%). 71.0% of 3,708 people treated for prostate cancer started treatment within 62 days of an urgent referral (standard 85%). See cancer waiting times.
Can I choose a hospital with a shorter wait?
In England you have a legal right to start consultant-led, non-urgent treatment within 18 weeks of referral, with some exceptions, and you can usually choose where you are referred for a first outpatient appointment. Each hospital has a Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) that can help with questions about your wait. Your waiting time rights explained.
Not medical advice. If your symptoms change or get worse while you wait, contact your GP or the team treating you. If it is not an emergency, NHS 111 online or calling 111 can tell you where to go, including urgent treatment centres, which often have shorter waits. Call 999 or go to A&E for life-threatening emergencies such as chest pain, difficulty breathing, severe bleeding or signs of a stroke.
Frequently asked questions
Are prostate cancer referrals included?
Urgent suspected urological cancer referrals are measured against the cancer standards, shown below. The urology figures cover all consultant-led urology pathways.
What is the average wait for urology on the NHS?
In August 2026, the median time waited so far was 12.2 weeks in England, and 64.8% had waited under 18 weeks. This is how long people on the list had waited at the end of the month, not a prediction.
Why is my hospital not listed?
The table shows trusts with at least 50 pathways waiting in this specialty. Some trusts record this work under a different specialty or did not submit data this month. Check the trust pages.
Can I ask to be referred somewhere else?
In England you can usually choose where you are referred for your first appointment. If you are already waiting and are likely to wait over 18 weeks, ask the hospital or your integrated care board about alternatives.
How should I cite these figures?
Waiting Times UK, “Urology waiting times”, NHS England RTT data for August 2026, https://waitingtimesuk.co.uk/waiting-times/urology (accessed [date]). Where possible, cite the official publisher too.
Who wrote this page and where do the figures come from?
Written and maintained by the Waiting Times UK editorial team at Oaknest Media Ltd, an independent publisher that is not part of the NHS. Every figure is taken from an official publication, shown with its date, and linked below; where we add up or compare figures ourselves we say so. This page has not been reviewed by a clinician and is not medical advice. Page last updated 1 November 2026, from the data files named below. Figures change when the publisher releases new data.
- NHS England: Referral to treatment waiting times (August 2026, published 8 October 2026)
- NHS England: Diagnostics waiting times (DM01)
- NHS England: Cancer waiting times (provisional)
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