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Neurology Service Waiting Times in East of England
In April 2026, the median NHS wait for neurology service in the East of England Commissioning Region was 14.4 weeks, with 57.5% of 27,915 patients seen within 18 weeks (official NHS England RTT data).
How long is the NHS wait for neurology service in East of England?
As of April 2026, the median NHS wait for neurology service in the East of England Commissioning Region was 14.4 weeks, with 57.5% of 27,915 patients seen within 18 weeks β 0.9 weeks longer than the England median of 13.5 weeks. East of England ranks 4th of 7 NHS England regions for this specialty. Source: NHS England RTT (Commissioner), April 2026. Gera re-dates this monthly.
East of England vs England β neurology service (April 2026)
| Area | Patients waiting | Within 18 weeks | Median wait | Over 52 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East of England (neurology service) | 27,915 | 57.5% | 14.4 weeks | 252 |
| England (all regions, neurology service) | 209,399 | 60.1% | 13.5 weeks | 2,063 |
| Shortest wait region β North East and Yorkshire | β | β | 11.5 weeks | β |
The East of England median for neurology service (14.4 weeks) is 0.9 weeks longer than the England median (13.5 weeks). East of England ranks 4th of 7 NHS England regions for this specialty by median wait. Figures are official NHS England RTT statistics (Commissioner basis), April 2026.
Don't want to wait for neurology service in East of England?
The median NHS wait for neurology service in East of England is 14.4 weeks. A private GeraClinic consultation can usually happen within days β and you keep your NHS place.
Frequently asked questions
- How long is the NHS wait for Neurology Service in East of England?
- In April 2026, the median NHS wait for Neurology Service in the East of England Commissioning Region was 14.4 weeks, with 57.5% of 27,915 patients seen within 18 weeks. That is 4th fastest of 7 NHS England regions for this specialty. Figures are official NHS England Referral to Treatment (RTT) statistics (Commissioner basis), April 2026.
- How many patients are waiting for Neurology Service in East of England?
- 27,915 patients in the East of England Commissioning Region were on an incomplete (open) NHS pathway for Neurology Service in April 2026. Of those, 11,859 had been waiting longer than the NHS 18-week standard, and 252 had been waiting more than a year.
- Is the wait for Neurology Service in East of England longer or shorter than the England average?
- The East of England median wait for Neurology Service (14.4 weeks) is 0.9 weeks longer than the England-wide median of 13.5 weeks for the same specialty in April 2026. Nationally, 209,399 patients are waiting for Neurology Service, with 60.1% seen within 18 weeks.
- Which NHS region has the shortest wait for Neurology Service?
- In April 2026, the North East and Yorkshire Commissioning Region had the shortest median NHS wait for Neurology Service at 11.5 weeks, while the North West Commissioning Region was longest at 15.1 weeks. East of England ranks 4th of 7. Compare every region on the best-regions page for this specialty.
- Can I avoid the NHS wait for Neurology Service in East of England?
- Many patients shorten a 14.4 weeks median wait by arranging a private consultation. A private specialist can usually see you within days, and you keep your NHS place while you do. GeraClinic connects you with consultant-level doctors for an online consultation β useful for a second opinion, referral advice or starting treatment sooner.
Compare neurology service waits elsewhere
- Neurology Service β all 7 NHS regions ranked by wait β see which region is fastest and slowest.
- Neurology Service β national England figures
- All NHS waiting times in East of England β every specialty in this region.
Other specialties in East of England
- Oral Surgery Service β 19.1 weeks
- Trauma and Orthopaedic Service β 18.1 weeks
- Ear Nose and Throat Service β 16.4 weeks
- Plastic Surgery Service β 15.6 weeks
- General Surgery Service β 14.4 weeks
- Gynaecology Service β 14.2 weeks
- Urology Service β 13.5 weeks
- Other - Paediatric Services β 13.1 weeks
- Dermatology Service β 12.7 weeks
- Gastroenterology Service β 12.0 weeks
- Neurosurgical Service β 12.0 weeks
- Rheumatology Service β 11.6 weeks
Long neurology service wait in East of England? Find rated providers in your region
The median NHS wait for neurology service in East of England is 14.4 weeks. Check CQC-registered care providers and GP practices covering your region β official Care Quality Commission records β to see who is available near you.
- CQC-registered care providers in East β 370 registered locations
- GP practices by CQC rating in East of England β 581 rated GP practices
Provider counts are exact figures from official Care Quality Commission records. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Methodology & source
Every figure on this page is taken directly from the per-region, per-treatment-function summary columns of NHS England's official βIncomplete Commissionerβ RTT data file for April 2026(region sheet): total incomplete pathways, total within 18 weeks, % within 18 weeks, median (average) waiting time, and total 52+ weeks for Neurology Service in the East of England Commissioning Region. England-wide figures for the same specialty come from the NHS England RTT provider full extract. The Gera Regional Treatment Rank (GRTR) ranks the 7 regions with published medians for this specialty by ascending median wait (rank 1 = shortest). No estimates or survey data are mixed in; the page re-computes on the real NHS monthly cadence.
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.
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