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General Surgery Service Waiting Times in Midlands
In April 2026, the median NHS wait for general surgery service in the Midlands Commissioning Region was 12.7 weeks, with 63.0% of 80,041 patients seen within 18 weeks (official NHS England RTT data).
How long is the NHS wait for general surgery service in Midlands?
As of April 2026, the median NHS wait for general surgery service in the Midlands Commissioning Region was 12.7 weeks, with 63.0% of 80,041 patients seen within 18 weeks β the same as the England median of 12.7 weeks. Midlands ranks 4th of 7 NHS England regions for this specialty. Source: NHS England RTT (Commissioner), April 2026. Gera re-dates this monthly.
Midlands vs England β general surgery service (April 2026)
| Area | Patients waiting | Within 18 weeks | Median wait | Over 52 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midlands (general surgery service) | 80,041 | 63.0% | 12.7 weeks | 1,034 |
| England (all regions, general surgery service) | 382,295 | 62.7% | 12.7 weeks | 6,414 |
| Shortest wait region β North East and Yorkshire | β | β | 10.4 weeks | β |
The Midlands median for general surgery service (12.7 weeks) is the same as the England median (12.7 weeks). Midlands 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 general surgery service in Midlands?
The median NHS wait for general surgery service in Midlands is 12.7 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 General Surgery Service in Midlands?
- In April 2026, the median NHS wait for General Surgery Service in the Midlands Commissioning Region was 12.7 weeks, with 63.0% of 80,041 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 General Surgery Service in Midlands?
- 80,041 patients in the Midlands Commissioning Region were on an incomplete (open) NHS pathway for General Surgery Service in April 2026. Of those, 29,627 had been waiting longer than the NHS 18-week standard, and 1,034 had been waiting more than a year.
- Is the wait for General Surgery Service in Midlands longer or shorter than the England average?
- The Midlands median wait for General Surgery Service (12.7 weeks) is the same as the England-wide median of 12.7 weeks for the same specialty in April 2026. Nationally, 382,295 patients are waiting for General Surgery Service, with 62.7% seen within 18 weeks.
- Which NHS region has the shortest wait for General Surgery Service?
- In April 2026, the North East and Yorkshire Commissioning Region had the shortest median NHS wait for General Surgery Service at 10.4 weeks, while the East of England Commissioning Region was longest at 14.4 weeks. Midlands ranks 4th of 7. Compare every region on the best-regions page for this specialty.
- Can I avoid the NHS wait for General Surgery Service in Midlands?
- Many patients shorten a 12.7 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 general surgery service waits elsewhere
- General Surgery Service β all 7 NHS regions ranked by wait β see which region is fastest and slowest.
- General Surgery Service β national England figures
- All NHS waiting times in Midlands β every specialty in this region.
Other specialties in Midlands
- Oral Surgery Service β 16.2 weeks
- Ear Nose and Throat Service β 15.4 weeks
- Neurology Service β 14.7 weeks
- Gynaecology Service β 14.2 weeks
- Trauma and Orthopaedic Service β 14.1 weeks
- Neurosurgical Service β 13.8 weeks
- Plastic Surgery Service β 13.2 weeks
- Urology Service β 12.7 weeks
- Gastroenterology Service β 11.9 weeks
- Other - Surgical Services β 11.3 weeks
- Other - Paediatric Services β 11.1 weeks
- Other - Medical Services β 11.0 weeks
Long general surgery service wait in Midlands? Find rated providers in your region
The median NHS wait for general surgery service in Midlands is 12.7 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 West Midlands β 529 registered locations
- CQC-registered care providers in East Midlands β 436 registered locations
- GP practices by CQC rating in West Midlands β 719 rated GP practices
- GP practices by CQC rating in East Midlands β 499 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 General Surgery Service in the Midlands 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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