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Best NHS Regions for Neurology Service
In April 2026, North East and Yorkshire has the shortest NHS wait for Neurology Service β median 11.5 weeks. All 7 NHS England regions ranked below by Gera Regional Treatment Rank (GRTR). Nationally, 209,399 patients are waiting.
Which NHS region has the shortest wait for Neurology Service in England?
As of April 2026, the North East and Yorkshire Commissioning Region has the shortest NHS waiting time for Neurology Service with a median of 11.5 weeks and 66.2% seen within 18 weeks (Gera GRTR rank 1 of 7 regions). Source: NHS England RTT Commissioner, April 2026.
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Shortest wait for Neurology Service
North East and Yorkshire β median 11.5 weeks, 66.2% within 18 weeks (20,646 waiting)
| Rank | NHS Region | Median wait | Within 18 wks | Waiting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | North East and Yorkshire | 11.5 weeks | 66.2% | 20,646 |
| 2nd | South West | 11.8 weeks | 66.6% | 17,296 |
| 3rd | London | 12.3 weeks | 64.8% | 34,720 |
| 4th | East of England | 14.4 weeks | 57.5% | 27,915 |
| 5th | Midlands | 14.7 weeks | 56.6% | 34,656 |
| 6th | South East | 14.9 weeks | 56.0% | 36,354 |
| 7th | North West | 15.1 weeks | 56.0% | 15,253 |
The regional spread for Neurology Service is 3.6 weeks β the difference in median wait between North East and Yorkshire (best) and North West (longest), April 2026. This is the gap a patient could potentially close by discussing referral options with their GP.
Even in the best region (North East and Yorkshire), only 66.2% of Neurology Service patients are seen within 18 weeks β below the NHS 92% standard. A GeraClinic private consultation can usually happen within days.
Book a private consultationGera Regional Treatment Rank (GRTR) β rank 1 = shortest median wait. Source: NHS England RTT Incomplete Commissioner data, April 2026. OGL v3.0. Methodology.
Neurology Service: all NHS regions ranked by wait (April 2026)
| GRTR rank | NHS Region | Patients waiting | Within 18 weeks | Median wait | Over 52 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | North East and Yorkshire | 20,646 | 66.2% | 11.5 weeks | 174 |
| 2nd | South West | 17,296 | 66.6% | 11.8 weeks | 45 |
| 3rd | London | 34,720 | 64.8% | 12.3 weeks | 179 |
| 4th | East of England | 27,915 | 57.5% | 14.4 weeks | 252 |
| 5th | Midlands | 34,656 | 56.6% | 14.7 weeks | 213 |
| 6th | South East | 36,354 | 56.0% | 14.9 weeks | 439 |
| 7th | North West | 15,253 | 56.0% | 15.1 weeks | 324 |
| National | England (all regions) | 209,399 | 60.1% | 13.5 weeks | 2,063 |
Regional spread: 3.6 weeks difference between North East and Yorkshire (11.5 weeks, best) and North West (15.1 weeks, longest) for Neurology Service, April 2026. GRTR rank 1 = shortest median wait. Figures: NHS England RTT Commissioner basis.
Don't want to wait for Neurology Service?
The national median NHS wait for Neurology Service is 13.5 weeks. A private GeraClinic consultation can usually happen within days β and you keep your NHS place.
Frequently asked questions
- Which NHS region has the shortest waiting time for Neurology Service in England?
- As of April 2026, the North East and Yorkshire Commissioning Region has the shortest NHS waiting time for Neurology Service at a median of 11.5 weeks, with 66.2% of patients seen within 18 weeks (Gera Regional Treatment Rank 1 of 7). Source: NHS England RTT, April 2026.
- Which NHS region has the longest waiting time for Neurology Service?
- As of April 2026, the North West Commissioning Region has the longest NHS waiting time for Neurology Service at a median of 15.1 weeks β 3.6 weeks longer than the best-performing region (North East and Yorkshire). 56.0% of patients in that region are seen within 18 weeks. Source: NHS England RTT, April 2026.
- How many patients are waiting for Neurology Service across England?
- Nationally, 209,399 patients in England were waiting to start Neurology Service treatment as of April 2026. The overall national median wait was 13.5 weeks, and 60.1% were seen within 18 weeks. 2,063 patients had been waiting more than 52 weeks. Source: NHS England RTT (national), April 2026.
- What is the Gera Regional Treatment Rank (GRTR) for Neurology Service?
- The Gera Regional Treatment Rank (GRTR) ranks each of the 7 NHS England commissioning regions for a given specialty by median waiting time in ascending order: rank 1 = shortest wait (best access), rank 7 = longest wait. For Neurology Service as of April 2026, North East and Yorkshire holds rank 1 (median 11.5 weeks) and North West holds the last position (median 15.1 weeks). The GRTR is computed from official NHS England RTT Incomplete Commissioner data, refreshed monthly. Methodology: geraclinic.com/nhs-waiting-times/best-regions/methodology.
- Can I avoid the NHS Neurology Service waiting list by seeing a private doctor?
- Many patients choose a private consultation to shorten the wait. A private specialist can usually see you within days rather than the 13.5 weeks national median NHS wait for Neurology Service. They can arrange investigations, provide a second opinion, or make an onward referral β and you keep your NHS place. GeraClinic connects you with consultant-level doctors for an online consultation.
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Methodology β Gera Regional Treatment Rank (GRTR)
The Gera Regional Treatment Rank (GRTR) ranks each of the 7 NHS England commissioning regions for a given specialty (treatment function) by median waiting time in ascending order: rank 1 = shortest median wait (best access). Ranks are derived exclusively from the official NHS England βIncomplete Commissionerβ RTT data file for April 2026 (Commissioner basis, regional sheet). Median waiting time is the band where the cumulative distribution of patients crosses 50% (linear-interpolated by NHS England in the source file). Regions for which the NHS file reports no median are excluded from the ranked set. Full methodology β
Contains public sector information published by NHS England and licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: NHS England β Consultant-led Referral to Treatment (RTT) Waiting Times (April 2026, published June 2026). Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. This directory is not affiliated with NHS England.
Informational/educational only β not a substitute for professional medical advice; a clinician interprets results.