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NHS waiting times — Newcastle upon Tyne catchment
Data through April 2026. NHS trusts within 30 miles of central Newcastle upon Tyne, ranked shortest wait first. NHS source.
If you're in Newcastle upon Tyne and waiting for tonsil removal (tonsillectomy), 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 South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust could save you 1 weeks based on current median waits. Right-to-Choose makes this a legal request you can put to your GP.
Pre-filled with South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation 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 Ear Nose and Throat Service wait →
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