QueueCheckofficial waits, shared datesNHS hospital treatment waiting times processing time
12 weeks-18 weeks
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Last checked July 21, 2026.
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Official wait
15 weeks
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Updated Jul 21
Official updates over time
NHS consultant-led hospital treatment: the median wait from referral is about 12 weeks, and you have a legal right to start treatment within 18 weeks or to ask to switch to a provider that can see you sooner
Updated Jul 21, 2026, 6:20 AM
12 weeks-18 weeks
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Complete timeline guide
NHS waiting times: your 18-week right, and how to be seen sooner
How NHS hospital waiting times work in 2026: the referral-to-treatment clock, the legal 18-week standard, your right to switch to a faster hospital, and how to check and chase your wait.
Read the full stage-by-stage guide