Waiting times
We work to ensure that all patients are seen and treated as quickly as possible.
As set out in the NHS Constitution, patients have the right to access services within maximum waiting times.
This includes starting consultant-led treatment within a maximum of 18 weeks (126 days), unless the patient chooses to wait longer or it is clinically appropriate that they wait longer. You can read more about this below.
Our teams are working hard to reduce the number of patients waiting and we are prioritising patients with cancer, the most urgent and those waiting longest for their treatment.
Please inform us if you cannot attend
Help us treat you more quickly;
Talk to your GP about your treatment so that you understand what to expect, and when.
Keep the appointments made or let the hospital or clinic know as early as possible if you cannot attend or need to rearrange.
Think about how you might improve your lifestyle, for example stopping smoking or losing weight, so that you will be fit for treatment.
If you would like to find out more please use the links below.