Loading…
NHS waiting times — Newcastle upon Tyne catchment
Data through August 2026. NHS acute and specialist hospitals within 30 miles of central Newcastle upon Tyne with 50 or more people on the Trauma and Orthopaedic Service list, ranked shortest wait first. NHS source.
If you're in Newcastle upon Tyne 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 The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust could save you 4 weeks based on current median waits. Right-to-Choose makes this a legal request you can put to your GP.
Pre-filled with North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust as your requested alternative. Print or save, then hand it to your GP at your next appointment.
Open the GP letter generatorUp to 10 acute and specialist NHS trusts with 50 or more people on the Trauma and Orthopaedic Service waiting list, ranked by shortest median wait. Community and mental-health trusts, smaller lists and independent providers (switch them on with the toggle) are in the England-wide ranking. See every NHS trust ranked by Trauma and Orthopaedic Service wait →
The ranking above is anchored on central Newcastle upon Tyne. For a ranking from your exact postcode, search below.
Search by postcode →