Trauma and Orthopaedics RTT Waiting Times
Last updated 27th October 2025
These are the typical waiting times; your actual waiting time may be longer or shorter, which is influenced by a range of factors. This information is updated monthly.
Waiting time for a first outpatient appointment
This is the time you will wait for your first hospital appointment with a clinician following a referral from your GP or medical practitioner.
Outpatients |
Wait in Weeks |
| Arthroplasty (Hip & Knee) | 78 |
| Foot & Ankle | 18 |
| Hand | 80 |
| Paediatrics | 31 |
| Shoulder | 22 |
| Spine | 97 |
Waiting time for start of treatment
This is the time you will wait to start of treatment following a referral from your GP or other medical practitioner. This is often referred to as a ‘referral to treatment’ waiting time.
Treatments |
Wait in Weeks |
| Arthroplasty (Hip & Knee) | 106 |
| Foot & Ankle | 79 |
| Hand | 98 |
| Paediatrics | 51 |
| Shoulder | 91 |
| Spine | 100 |