ShortestWait

Rheumatology waiting times in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

South WestAugust 2026 figures

Across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire, 1,836 patients were waiting for rheumatology treatment at the end of August 2026. Half had waited less than 11.3 weeks, against 10.9 weeks across England.

Area median wait
11.3 weeks
92% waiting less than
38.8 weeks
Waiting under 18 weeks
67%
Ranked providers
1

Hospitals in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire ranked by median wait

# Hospital or provider Waiting Median wait 92% within Within 18 weeks vs 3 months ago
1 Bristol NHS Foundation Trust NHS South West 1,836 11.3 wks 38.8 wks 67% 6.1 weeks longer

Patients often travel across area boundaries. See every rheumatology provider in England, or search by postcode below.

Area median wait over two years

  • Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
  • England
Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire: median wait in weeks, Sep 2024 to Aug 2026The median wait fell from 12.4 weeks to 11.3 weeks between September 2024 and August 2026.051015Feb 2025Aug 2025Feb 2026Aug 202611.3 wks
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MonthBristol, North Somerset and South GloucestershireEngland
August 202611.310.9
July 202610.210.5
June 20264.510.4
May 20265.311.0
April 20266.110.6
March 20267.69.9
February 202611.111.7
January 20261012.2
December 20259.111.9
November 20257.711.5
October 20258.211.8
September 20251011.8
August 20259.611.7
July 20258.311
June 20257.911.3
May 20259.411.3
April 2025911
March 20259.210.8
February 202510.312.2
January 202511.212.4
December 202411.712.3
November 202411.311.8
October 202411.712.1
September 202412.412.2

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