Gynaecology vs Urology NHS waiting times
Urology has the shorter median wait β 12.2 weeks versus 13.3 weeks for Gynaecology, a gap of 1.1 weeks (April 2026).
Side by side (April 2026)
| Measure | Gynaecology | Urology |
|---|---|---|
| Median waitHalf of patients had waited less than this, half more | 13.3 weeks | 12.2 weeks |
| Seen within 18 weeksNHS Constitution standard is 92% | 60.2% | 64.9% |
| Patients waitingOpen (incomplete) RTT pathways in England | 564,686 | 378,422 |
| Waiting over 18 weeksPatients already past the 18-week standard | 224,973 | 132,924 |
| Waiting over 52 weeksA year or more on the list | 10,702 | 5,155 |
National figures for England β your local NHS trust may be faster or slower. Both specialties are measured on the same NHS England RTT release, so the comparison is like-for-like.
Gynaecology
564,686 patients waiting, median 13.3 weeks, 60.2% seen within 18 weeks.
Full Gynaecology waiting times βUrology
378,422 patients waiting, median 12.2 weeks, 64.9% seen within 18 weeks.
Full Urology waiting times βFrequently asked questions
Is the NHS wait longer for Gynaecology or Urology?
In April 2026, Gynaecology had the longer median wait (13.3 weeks) and Urology the shorter (12.2 weeks) β a 1.1-week difference. These are national medians across all English NHS providers; your local wait can be shorter or longer.
How many people are waiting for Gynaecology vs Urology?
564,686 patients were on an incomplete Gynaecology pathway and 378,422 on a Urology pathway in England, April 2026 (NHS England Consultant-led RTT data).
What share are seen within 18 weeks?
60.2% of Gynaecology patients and 64.9% of Urology patients were seen within 18 weeks, against the 92% NHS Constitution standard. Nationally, 64.9% of all patients were seen within 18 weeks.
Can I be seen sooner privately?
Yes. A private consultation via GeraClinic is typically available within days rather than weeks, and you can stay on your NHS list at the same time. This page is for information only and is not medical advice.
Don't want to wait?
See a GeraClinic doctor privately β usually within days β while keeping your NHS referral.
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.