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NHS waiting times — Manchester catchment
Data through April 2026. NHS trusts within 30 miles of central Manchester, ranked shortest wait first. NHS source.
If you're in Manchester and waiting for hip replacement, the NHS hospital with the shortest current wait is not necessarily the one your GP would default to.
Switching from Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust to East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust could save you 7 weeks based on current median waits. Right-to-Choose makes this a legal request you can put to your GP.
Pre-filled with East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust as your requested alternative. Print or save, then hand it to your GP at your next appointment.
Open the GP letter generatorRanked by shortest median wait. Want the England-wide list? See every NHS trust ranked by Trauma and Orthopaedic Service wait →
The ranking above is anchored on central Manchester. For a ranking from your exact postcode, search below.
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