Trauma and Orthopaedics RTT Waiting Times
Last updated 23rd March 2026
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) | 22 |
| Foot & Ankle | 22 |
| Hand | 51 |
| Paediatrics | 18 |
| Shoulder | 26 |
| Spine | 58 |
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) | 101 |
| Foot & Ankle | 84 |
| Hand | 97 |
| Paediatrics | 43 |
| Shoulder | 62 |
| Spine | 101 |