ShortestWait

Rheumatology waiting times in Devon

South WestAugust 2026 figures

Across Devon, 843 patients were waiting for rheumatology treatment at the end of August 2026. Half had waited less than 9.1 weeks, against 10.9 weeks across England.

Area median wait
9.1 weeks
92% waiting less than
24.2 weeks
Waiting under 18 weeks
81%
Ranked providers
1

Hospitals in Devon ranked by median wait

# Hospital or provider Waiting Median wait 92% within Within 18 weeks vs 3 months ago
1 Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust NHS South West 843 9.1 wks 24.2 wks 81% 1.0 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

  • Devon
  • England
Devon: median wait in weeks, Sep 2024 to Aug 2026The median wait fell from 10 weeks to 9.1 weeks between September 2024 and August 2026.051015Feb 2025Aug 2025Feb 2026Aug 20269.1 wks10.9 wks
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MonthDevonEngland
August 20269.110.9
July 20268.510.5
June 2026810.4
May 20268.111.0
April 20267.110.6
March 20267.39.9
February 20267.511.7
January 20268.312.2
December 20257.911.9
November 20256.911.5
October 20256.511.8
September 20257.411.8
August 20258.411.7
July 2025811
June 20257.811.3
May 20257.811.3
April 20256.911
March 2025610.8
February 20257.312.2
January 20258.512.4
December 2024812.3
November 20248.311.8
October 20248.112.1
September 20241012.2

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