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Dermatology (skin) waiting times in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland

MidlandsAugust 2026 figures

Across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, 3,026 patients were waiting for dermatology (skin) treatment at the end of August 2026. Half had waited less than 5.8 weeks, against 10.5 weeks across England.

Area median wait
5.8 weeks
92% waiting less than
19.3 weeks
Waiting under 18 weeks
90%
Ranked providers
1

Hospitals in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland ranked by median wait

# Hospital or provider Waiting Median wait 92% within Within 18 weeks vs 3 months ago
1 University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust NHS Midlands 3,026 5.8 wks 19.3 wks 90% 0.3 weeks longer

Patients often travel across area boundaries. See every dermatology (skin) provider in England, or search by postcode below.

Area median wait over two years

  • Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland
  • England
Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland: median wait in weeks, Sep 2024 to Aug 2026The median wait fell from 8.2 weeks to 5.8 weeks between September 2024 and August 2026.05101520Feb 2025Aug 2025Feb 2026Aug 20265.8 wks10.5 wks
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MonthLeicester, Leicestershire and RutlandEngland
August 20265.810.5
July 20265.210.2
June 20264.310.3
May 20265.511.3
April 20266.711.2
March 20265.610.9
February 20266.313.4
January 20268.614
December 20258.913.9
November 20258.912.9
October 2025912.8
September 2025912.3
August 20259.012.0
July 20258.511.5
June 20258.612.1
May 20258.512.5
April 20258.312.5
March 20257.913
February 202510.214.4
January 202510.814.9
December 202410.614.8
November 20249.614.1
October 20248.913.8
September 20248.213.5

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