Plastic surgery waiting times in Greater Manchester
Across Greater Manchester, 8,088 patients were waiting for plastic surgery treatment at the end of August 2026. Half had waited less than 17.7 weeks, against 14.0 weeks across England.
- Area median wait
- 17.7 weeks
- 92% waiting less than
- 48.7 weeks
- Waiting under 18 weeks
- 51%
- Ranked providers
- 4
Hospitals in Greater Manchester ranked by median wait
| # | Hospital or provider | Waiting | Median wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Christie NHS Foundation Trust NHS North West | 175 | 3.7 wks |
| 2 | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust NHS North West | 1,359 | 15.4 wks |
| 3 | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust NHS North West | 5,768 | 18.6 wks |
| 4 | Bolton NHS Foundation Trust NHS North West | 786 | 19.8 wks |
Patients often travel across area boundaries. See every plastic surgery provider in England, or search by postcode below.
Area median wait over two years
- Greater Manchester
- England
Show the figures
| Month | Greater Manchester | England |
|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | 17.7 | 14 |
| July 2026 | 16.7 | 13.7 |
| June 2026 | 17 | 14 |
| May 2026 | 17 | 14.6 |
| April 2026 | 16.8 | 14.3 |
| March 2026 | 18.3 | 15.2 |
| February 2026 | 18.3 | 15.9 |
| January 2026 | 18.5 | 16.3 |
| December 2025 | 18.7 | 15.8 |
| November 2025 | 17.9 | 15.1 |
| October 2025 | 18.4 | 14.8 |
| September 2025 | 18.1 | 14.3 |
| August 2025 | 19.4 | 14.5 |
| July 2025 | 19.8 | 14.1 |
| June 2025 | 19.0 | 14.9 |
| May 2025 | 19.2 | 15.4 |
| April 2025 | 20.5 | 15.4 |
| March 2025 | 20.1 | 16.3 |
| February 2025 | 20.4 | 16.5 |
| January 2025 | 21.1 | 16.8 |
| December 2024 | 20.9 | 16.3 |
| November 2024 | 20 | 15.9 |
| October 2024 | 19.9 | 15.7 |
| September 2024 | 21.1 | 15.7 |
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