ShortestWait

Rheumatology waiting times in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland

MidlandsAugust 2026 figures

Across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, 3,891 patients were waiting for rheumatology treatment at the end of August 2026. Half had waited less than 17.2 weeks, against 10.9 weeks across England.

Area median wait
17.2 weeks
92% waiting less than
43.6 weeks
Waiting under 18 weeks
52%
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 3,891 17.2 wks 43.6 wks 52% 3.0 weeks shorter

Patients often travel across area boundaries. See every rheumatology 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 rose from 11.9 weeks to 17.2 weeks between September 2024 and August 2026.0510152025Feb 2025Aug 2025Feb 2026Aug 202617.2 wks10.9 wks
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MonthLeicester, Leicestershire and RutlandEngland
August 202617.210.9
July 202617.910.5
June 202619.410.4
May 202620.211.0
April 202620.910.6
March 202619.39.9
February 202619.611.7
January 202619.612.2
December 202520.411.9
November 202519.611.5
October 202520.411.8
September 202519.811.8
August 202519.711.7
July 202518.511
June 202516.411.3
May 202515.311.3
April 202514.111
March 202514.610.8
February 202514.112.2
January 202513.312.4
December 20241312.3
November 202411.911.8
October 202412.612.1
September 202411.912.2

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