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University Hospitals of Derby and Burton waiting times

102,720 people were waiting for planned treatment at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust at the end of September 2026. Half had waited more than 13.3 weeks, 1.1 weeks longer than England's (12.2).

NHS waiting times · Derby and Derbyshire · University Hospitals of Derby and Burton

All specialties, September 2026

102,720

waiting

up 7,892 (8.3%) on a year earlier

13.3 wk

median wait

England 12.2

61.5%

under 18 weeks

England 65.9%

2,278

over a year

England 113,490

Waits by specialty

Every specialty with people waiting at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton, beside England's median. Select a column heading to sort.

median wait, in weeks (scale 0 to 40)England's median for the same specialty

SpecialtyWaitingMedian wait, weeksAgainst England's medianUnder 18 weeksOver a year
All specialtiesEvery consultant-led specialty together102,72013.361.5%2,278
Trauma and orthopaedicsHip and knee replacements, shoulders, feet, hands and spines17,69218.748.8%978
Eyes (ophthalmology)Cataracts, glaucoma and other eye conditions10,26413.064.1%74
General surgeryHernias, gallbladders and other abdominal operations4,72714.360.1%190
GynaecologyHysterectomies, endometriosis, prolapse and other gynaecology9,24714.458.3%379
Ear, nose and throatTonsils, sinuses, ears and hearing10,20817.052.3%223
UrologyProstate, kidney stones and bladder3,24310.671.2%50
Oral surgeryWisdom teeth and other hospital dental surgery2,57511.272.9%32
Plastic surgeryReconstructive plastic surgery on the NHS, including hands and skin4778.680.5%8
NeurosurgeryBrain and spinal surgery18913.263.0%0
DermatologySkin conditions6,43810.868.2%2
CardiologyHeart conditions3,55912.165.3%43
GastroenterologyStomach, bowel and liver conditions4,5048.378.4%77

The last 13 months

September 2025 to September 2026.

94,828102,720September 2025September 2026
People waiting at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton, by monthLowest 93,272, highest 102,720. The scale starts near the lowest value.
The figures
MonthValue
September 202594,828
October 202595,954
November 202596,487
December 202596,824
January 202697,678
February 202696,841
March 202693,272
April 202694,758
May 202693,839
June 202696,379
July 202699,108
August 2026100,816
September 2026102,720
14.1 wk13.3 wkSeptember 2025September 2026
Median wait at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton, weeksLowest 12.5 wk, highest 15.2 wk. The scale starts near the lowest value.
The figures
MonthValue
September 202514.1 wk
October 202514.2 wk
November 202514.2 wk
December 202514.6 wk
January 202615.2 wk
February 202614.9 wk
March 202612.5 wk
April 202612.8 wk
May 202613.8 wk
June 202613.4 wk
July 202613.2 wk
August 202613.6 wk
September 202613.3 wk
17.6 wk18.7 wkSeptember 2025September 2026
Orthopaedics median wait at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton, weeksLowest 17.6 wk, highest 19.8 wk. The scale starts near the lowest value.
The figures
MonthValue
September 202517.6 wk
October 202517.9 wk
November 202518.3 wk
December 202519.0 wk
January 202619.6 wk
February 202619.8 wk
March 202618.9 wk
April 202619.3 wk
May 202619.1 wk
June 202618.6 wk
July 202618.9 wk
August 202618.5 wk
September 202618.7 wk
14.3 wk13.9 wkSeptember 2025September 2026
Orthopaedics median wait in England, weeksLowest 13.6 wk, highest 15.2 wk. The scale starts near the lowest value.
The figures
MonthValue
September 202514.3 wk
October 202514.4 wk
November 202514.3 wk
December 202514.7 wk
January 202615.2 wk
February 202615.0 wk
March 202614.5 wk
April 202613.9 wk
May 202614.2 wk
June 202613.8 wk
July 202613.6 wk
August 202613.9 wk
September 202613.9 wk

Waiting for an operation

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People admitted for orthopaedic treatment here in September 2026, which includes hip and knee replacements, had waited a median of 35.4 weeks from referral (England: 24.2).

People whose consultant has decided to admit them for treatment, usually an operation, and people admitted in September 2026 with how long they had waited.

SpecialtyWaiting to be admittedTheir median wait, weeksAdmitted for treatment this monthHalf had waited over, weeks92% within, weeks
All specialties16,77624.04,24515.858.4
Trauma and orthopaedics7,19027.894835.462.6
Eyes (ophthalmology)1,71513.160517.451.3
General surgery1,29731.537614.562.3
Gynaecology1,42730.117525.566.5
Ear, nose and throat1,22024.425321.656.4
Urology48320.417816.057.9
Oral surgery67422.510822.052.7
Plastic surgery19913.41318.824.3
Dermatology3806.02425.523.9
Cardiology1029.5350.762.2
Gastroenterology7911.546111.455.9

Other trusts in Derby and Derbyshire

You can often choose where you're referred. These are the other NHS trusts in the same area.

TrustWaitingMedian wait, weeksOrthopaedics median, weeks
Chesterfield Royal Hospital26,49412.817.2

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Source: NHS England, Referral to Treatment waiting times, September 2026 (published November 2026). Next figures expected 10 December 2026. Journalists: press page.

Questions

How long is the wait at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton?

At the end of September 2026, 102,720 people were waiting for planned treatment at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust. Half had waited more than 13.3 weeks, against 12.2 weeks across England. 61.5% had waited under 18 weeks and 2,278 over a year. Source: NHS England.

How long is the orthopaedic wait at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton?

In trauma and orthopaedics, which includes hip and knee replacements, 17,692 people were waiting at the end of September 2026, with a median wait so far of 18.7 weeks (England: 13.9). People admitted for treatment that month had waited a median of 35.4 weeks.

Where do these figures come from?

NHS England's referral-to-treatment statistics for September 2026, published November 2026. We update this page every month.

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