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Other - Surgical Services Waiting Times in North East and Yorkshire
In April 2026, the median NHS wait for other - surgical services in the North East and Yorkshire Commissioning Region was 11.1 weeks, with 65.1% of 52,639 patients seen within 18 weeks (official NHS England RTT data).
How long is the NHS wait for other - surgical services in North East and Yorkshire?
As of April 2026, the median NHS wait for other - surgical services in the North East and Yorkshire Commissioning Region was 11.1 weeks, with 65.1% of 52,639 patients seen within 18 weeks β 0.3 weeks shorter than the England median of 11.4 weeks. North East and Yorkshire ranks 3rd of 7 NHS England regions for this specialty. Source: NHS England RTT (Commissioner), April 2026. Gera re-dates this monthly.
North East and Yorkshire vs England β other - surgical services (April 2026)
| Area | Patients waiting | Within 18 weeks | Median wait | Over 52 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North East and Yorkshire (other - surgical services) | 52,639 | 65.1% | 11.1 weeks | 500 |
| England (all regions, other - surgical services) | 465,868 | 65.5% | 11.4 weeks | 6,016 |
| Shortest wait region β South West | β | β | 10.7 weeks | β |
The North East and Yorkshire median for other - surgical services (11.1 weeks) is 0.3 weeks shorter than the England median (11.4 weeks). North East and Yorkshire ranks 3rd 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 other - surgical services in North East and Yorkshire?
The median NHS wait for other - surgical services in North East and Yorkshire is 11.1 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 Other - Surgical Services in North East and Yorkshire?
- In April 2026, the median NHS wait for Other - Surgical Services in the North East and Yorkshire Commissioning Region was 11.1 weeks, with 65.1% of 52,639 patients seen within 18 weeks. That is 3rd 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 Other - Surgical Services in North East and Yorkshire?
- 52,639 patients in the North East and Yorkshire Commissioning Region were on an incomplete (open) NHS pathway for Other - Surgical Services in April 2026. Of those, 18,395 had been waiting longer than the NHS 18-week standard, and 500 had been waiting more than a year.
- Is the wait for Other - Surgical Services in North East and Yorkshire longer or shorter than the England average?
- The North East and Yorkshire median wait for Other - Surgical Services (11.1 weeks) is 0.3 weeks shorter than the England-wide median of 11.4 weeks for the same specialty in April 2026. Nationally, 465,868 patients are waiting for Other - Surgical Services, with 65.5% seen within 18 weeks.
- Which NHS region has the shortest wait for Other - Surgical Services?
- In April 2026, the South West Commissioning Region had the shortest median NHS wait for Other - Surgical Services at 10.7 weeks, while the South East Commissioning Region was longest at 11.9 weeks. North East and Yorkshire ranks 3rd of 7. Compare every region on the best-regions page for this specialty.
- Can I avoid the NHS wait for Other - Surgical Services in North East and Yorkshire?
- Many patients shorten a 11.1 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 other - surgical services waits elsewhere
- Other - Surgical Services β all 7 NHS regions ranked by wait β see which region is fastest and slowest.
- Other - Surgical Services β national England figures
- All NHS waiting times in North East and Yorkshire β every specialty in this region.
Other specialties in North East and Yorkshire
- Oral Surgery Service β 13.9 weeks
- Plastic Surgery Service β 13.4 weeks
- Ear Nose and Throat Service β 12.8 weeks
- Trauma and Orthopaedic Service β 12.5 weeks
- Gynaecology Service β 12.1 weeks
- Neurology Service β 11.5 weeks
- Neurosurgical Service β 11.3 weeks
- Urology Service β 11.1 weeks
- Dermatology Service β 10.9 weeks
- Rheumatology Service β 10.8 weeks
- Other - Paediatric Services β 10.5 weeks
- General Surgery Service β 10.4 weeks
Long other - surgical services wait in North East and Yorkshire? Find rated providers in your region
The median NHS wait for other - surgical services in North East and Yorkshire is 11.1 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 North East β 294 registered locations
- CQC-registered care providers in Yorkshire & Humberside β 464 registered locations
- GP practices by CQC rating in North East β 304 rated GP practices
- GP practices by CQC rating in Yorkshire and The Humber β 583 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 Other - Surgical Services in the North East and Yorkshire 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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