What is being counted?
A pathway is one referral-to-treatment record. An ongoing pathway is still open: treatment has not started or the waiting-time clock has not otherwise stopped. One person can have several records.
SPECIALTY WAITING-LIST EVIDENCE
Rheumatology Service: compare NHS waiting-list information
Explore 120 organisations with published records for this service. Check their waiting-list picture, then confirm the right service and referral route for you.
What does this say about the wait for treatment?
In July 2026, the published proportion already waiting 18 weeks or less ranged from 0% to 100% across 120 reporting providers.
A pathway is a referral-to-treatment record. One person may have several records. They measure time already spent waiting, not how much longer you will wait. Ask the service about your clinical priority, next appointment and treatment date.
Range of provider percentages for the latest common reporting period shown here; not a patient-weighted national average or a ranking. Check each provider’s number of eligible records, particularly small groups.
Explore the providers and their figures →120
providers with relevant source records
July 2026
reporting periods represented
Provider level
the source may cover multiple sites
What do these numbers tell me?
They show pressure on a service’s waiting list at a past reporting date. Use them to prepare questions when discussing your options.
How long have they already waited?
For example, 92.3% of 13 eligible records means about 12 had waited 18 weeks or less so far. Those records are still open. It does not mean 12 people were treated within 18 weeks.
What should I ask next?
Ask which team and location would handle your referral, whether the service is appropriate for you, and its current expected wait. A trust’s figures may cover several hospitals or clinics.
Understand your referral optionsWhat to check before choosing
- Confirm that the provider currently offers the exact service, procedure or test you need.
- Check the referral route, the place you would attend and whether the service is NHS-funded for your referral.
- Ask how published waiting-list figures relate to your referral and clinical priority.
- Consider repeat journeys and accessibility alongside the service evidence.
120 matching providers · alphabetical order. A recorded office address is not a confirmed service location.
The Kings Oak Hospital
Enfield · may cover several locations
July 2026 NHS reporting provider
Still on the waiting list
1 waiting-list entriesRheumatology Service
1 referral-to-treatment records were still open at the end of July 2026. One person may have more than one record.
Definition and source
Published measure: Rheumatology Service: ongoing pathways
Provider-level NHS RTT pathways aggregated across commissioners. A person can have multiple pathways. Specialty figures do not identify the wait for a particular procedure or hospital site.
July 2026 NHS reporting provider
Already waiting 18 weeks or less
100%Rheumatology Service
100% of eligible open waiting-list records had already waited 18 weeks or less. This is time elapsed, not time left before treatment.
Based on 1 eligible waiting-list entry with a known start date. A small number of records can make this percentage change sharply; avoid drawing strong comparisons.
Definition and source
Published measure: Rheumatology Service: ongoing pathways within 18 weeks
The calculation uses a denominator of 1; see the source for the eligible group.
Provider-level NHS RTT pathways aggregated across commissioners. A person can have multiple pathways. Specialty figures do not identify the wait for a particular procedure or hospital site. Uses pathways with a known clock start date. This is elapsed waiting time, not a prediction of the remaining wait.
July 2026 NHS reporting provider
Already waiting over a year
0%Rheumatology Service
0% of open waiting-list records had already waited more than a year. Your referral team can explain your own next step.
Based on 1 eligible waiting-list entry. A small number of records can make this percentage change sharply; avoid drawing strong comparisons.
Definition and source
Published measure: Rheumatology Service: ongoing pathways over 52 weeks
The calculation uses a denominator of 1; see the source for the eligible group.
Provider-level NHS RTT pathways aggregated across commissioners. A person can have multiple pathways. Specialty figures do not identify the wait for a particular procedure or hospital site.
Other published figures for this organisation
The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Newcastle upon Tyne · may cover several locations
July 2026 NHS reporting provider
Still on the waiting list
745 waiting-list entriesRheumatology Service
745 referral-to-treatment records were still open at the end of July 2026. One person may have more than one record.
Definition and source
Published measure: Rheumatology Service: ongoing pathways
Provider-level NHS RTT pathways aggregated across commissioners. A person can have multiple pathways. Specialty figures do not identify the wait for a particular procedure or hospital site.
July 2026 NHS reporting provider
Already waiting 18 weeks or less
89.9%Rheumatology Service
89.9% of eligible open waiting-list records had already waited 18 weeks or less. This is time elapsed, not time left before treatment.
Based on 745 eligible waiting-list entries with a known start date.
Definition and source
Published measure: Rheumatology Service: ongoing pathways within 18 weeks
The calculation uses a denominator of 745; see the source for the eligible group.
Provider-level NHS RTT pathways aggregated across commissioners. A person can have multiple pathways. Specialty figures do not identify the wait for a particular procedure or hospital site. Uses pathways with a known clock start date. This is elapsed waiting time, not a prediction of the remaining wait.
July 2026 NHS reporting provider
Already waiting over a year
0%Rheumatology Service
0% of open waiting-list records had already waited more than a year. Your referral team can explain your own next step.
Based on 745 eligible waiting-list entries.
Definition and source
Published measure: Rheumatology Service: ongoing pathways over 52 weeks
The calculation uses a denominator of 745; see the source for the eligible group.
Provider-level NHS RTT pathways aggregated across commissioners. A person can have multiple pathways. Specialty figures do not identify the wait for a particular procedure or hospital site.
Other published figures for this organisation
July 2026 NHS reporting provider
Rheumatology Service: completed admitted pathways
1 pathwaysRheumatology Service
1 pathways was reported for “Rheumatology Service: completed admitted pathways”. Provider-level NHS RTT pathways aggregated across commissioners.
Definition and source
Published measure: Rheumatology Service: completed admitted pathways
Provider-level NHS RTT pathways aggregated across commissioners. A person can have multiple pathways. Specialty figures do not identify the wait for a particular procedure or hospital site. Completed admitted and non-admitted pathways describe different cohorts.
July 2026 NHS reporting provider
Rheumatology Service: completed non-admitted pathways
225 pathwaysRheumatology Service
225 pathways was reported for “Rheumatology Service: completed non-admitted pathways”. Provider-level NHS RTT pathways aggregated across commissioners.
Definition and source
Published measure: Rheumatology Service: completed non-admitted pathways
Provider-level NHS RTT pathways aggregated across commissioners. A person can have multiple pathways. Specialty figures do not identify the wait for a particular procedure or hospital site. Completed admitted and non-admitted pathways describe different cohorts.
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
Harlow · may cover several locations
July 2026 NHS reporting provider
Still on the waiting list
1,240 waiting-list entriesRheumatology Service
1,240 referral-to-treatment records were still open at the end of July 2026. One person may have more than one record.
Definition and source
Published measure: Rheumatology Service: ongoing pathways
Provider-level NHS RTT pathways aggregated across commissioners. A person can have multiple pathways. Specialty figures do not identify the wait for a particular procedure or hospital site.
July 2026 NHS reporting provider
Already waiting 18 weeks or less
64.6%Rheumatology Service
64.6% of eligible open waiting-list records had already waited 18 weeks or less. This is time elapsed, not time left before treatment.
Based on 1,240 eligible waiting-list entries with a known start date.
Definition and source
Published measure: Rheumatology Service: ongoing pathways within 18 weeks
The calculation uses a denominator of 1,240; see the source for the eligible group.
Provider-level NHS RTT pathways aggregated across commissioners. A person can have multiple pathways. Specialty figures do not identify the wait for a particular procedure or hospital site. Uses pathways with a known clock start date. This is elapsed waiting time, not a prediction of the remaining wait.
July 2026 NHS reporting provider
Already waiting over a year
0.8%Rheumatology Service
0.8% of open waiting-list records had already waited more than a year. Your referral team can explain your own next step.
Based on 1,240 eligible waiting-list entries.
Definition and source
Published measure: Rheumatology Service: ongoing pathways over 52 weeks
The calculation uses a denominator of 1,240; see the source for the eligible group.
Provider-level NHS RTT pathways aggregated across commissioners. A person can have multiple pathways. Specialty figures do not identify the wait for a particular procedure or hospital site.
Other published figures for this organisation
July 2026 NHS reporting provider
Rheumatology Service: completed admitted pathways
13 pathwaysRheumatology Service
13 pathways was reported for “Rheumatology Service: completed admitted pathways”. Provider-level NHS RTT pathways aggregated across commissioners.
Definition and source
Published measure: Rheumatology Service: completed admitted pathways
Provider-level NHS RTT pathways aggregated across commissioners. A person can have multiple pathways. Specialty figures do not identify the wait for a particular procedure or hospital site. Completed admitted and non-admitted pathways describe different cohorts.
July 2026 NHS reporting provider
Rheumatology Service: completed non-admitted pathways
134 pathwaysRheumatology Service
134 pathways was reported for “Rheumatology Service: completed non-admitted pathways”. Provider-level NHS RTT pathways aggregated across commissioners.
Definition and source
Published measure: Rheumatology Service: completed non-admitted pathways
Provider-level NHS RTT pathways aggregated across commissioners. A person can have multiple pathways. Specialty figures do not identify the wait for a particular procedure or hospital site. Completed admitted and non-admitted pathways describe different cohorts.
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King'S Lynn, NHS Foundation Trust
King's Lynn and West Norfolk · may cover several locations
July 2026 NHS reporting provider
Still on the waiting list
604 waiting-list entriesRheumatology Service
604 referral-to-treatment records were still open at the end of July 2026. One person may have more than one record.
Definition and source
Published measure: Rheumatology Service: ongoing pathways
Provider-level NHS RTT pathways aggregated across commissioners. A person can have multiple pathways. Specialty figures do not identify the wait for a particular procedure or hospital site.
July 2026 NHS reporting provider
Already waiting 18 weeks or less
79.5%Rheumatology Service
79.5% of eligible open waiting-list records had already waited 18 weeks or less. This is time elapsed, not time left before treatment.
Based on 604 eligible waiting-list entries with a known start date.
Definition and source
Published measure: Rheumatology Service: ongoing pathways within 18 weeks
The calculation uses a denominator of 604; see the source for the eligible group.
Provider-level NHS RTT pathways aggregated across commissioners. A person can have multiple pathways. Specialty figures do not identify the wait for a particular procedure or hospital site. Uses pathways with a known clock start date. This is elapsed waiting time, not a prediction of the remaining wait.
July 2026 NHS reporting provider
Already waiting over a year
0%Rheumatology Service
0% of open waiting-list records had already waited more than a year. Your referral team can explain your own next step.
Based on 604 eligible waiting-list entries.
Definition and source
Published measure: Rheumatology Service: ongoing pathways over 52 weeks
The calculation uses a denominator of 604; see the source for the eligible group.
Provider-level NHS RTT pathways aggregated across commissioners. A person can have multiple pathways. Specialty figures do not identify the wait for a particular procedure or hospital site.
Other published figures for this organisation
July 2026 NHS reporting provider
Rheumatology Service: completed non-admitted pathways
92 pathwaysRheumatology Service
92 pathways was reported for “Rheumatology Service: completed non-admitted pathways”. Provider-level NHS RTT pathways aggregated across commissioners.
Definition and source
Published measure: Rheumatology Service: completed non-admitted pathways
Provider-level NHS RTT pathways aggregated across commissioners. A person can have multiple pathways. Specialty figures do not identify the wait for a particular procedure or hospital site. Completed admitted and non-admitted pathways describe different cohorts.
The Robert Jones And Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Shropshire · may cover several locations
July 2026 NHS reporting provider
Still on the waiting list
783 waiting-list entriesRheumatology Service
783 referral-to-treatment records were still open at the end of July 2026. One person may have more than one record.
Definition and source
Published measure: Rheumatology Service: ongoing pathways
Provider-level NHS RTT pathways aggregated across commissioners. A person can have multiple pathways. Specialty figures do not identify the wait for a particular procedure or hospital site.
July 2026 NHS reporting provider
Already waiting 18 weeks or less
93.7%Rheumatology Service
93.7% of eligible open waiting-list records had already waited 18 weeks or less. This is time elapsed, not time left before treatment.
Based on 783 eligible waiting-list entries with a known start date.
Definition and source
Published measure: Rheumatology Service: ongoing pathways within 18 weeks
The calculation uses a denominator of 783; see the source for the eligible group.
Provider-level NHS RTT pathways aggregated across commissioners. A person can have multiple pathways. Specialty figures do not identify the wait for a particular procedure or hospital site. Uses pathways with a known clock start date. This is elapsed waiting time, not a prediction of the remaining wait.
July 2026 NHS reporting provider
Already waiting over a year
0.1%Rheumatology Service
0.1% of open waiting-list records had already waited more than a year. Your referral team can explain your own next step.
Based on 783 eligible waiting-list entries.
Definition and source
Published measure: Rheumatology Service: ongoing pathways over 52 weeks
The calculation uses a denominator of 783; see the source for the eligible group.
Provider-level NHS RTT pathways aggregated across commissioners. A person can have multiple pathways. Specialty figures do not identify the wait for a particular procedure or hospital site.
Other published figures for this organisation
July 2026 NHS reporting provider
Rheumatology Service: completed admitted pathways
3 pathwaysRheumatology Service
3 pathways was reported for “Rheumatology Service: completed admitted pathways”. Provider-level NHS RTT pathways aggregated across commissioners.
Definition and source
Published measure: Rheumatology Service: completed admitted pathways
Provider-level NHS RTT pathways aggregated across commissioners. A person can have multiple pathways. Specialty figures do not identify the wait for a particular procedure or hospital site. Completed admitted and non-admitted pathways describe different cohorts.
July 2026 NHS reporting provider
Rheumatology Service: completed non-admitted pathways
251 pathwaysRheumatology Service
251 pathways was reported for “Rheumatology Service: completed non-admitted pathways”. Provider-level NHS RTT pathways aggregated across commissioners.
Definition and source
Published measure: Rheumatology Service: completed non-admitted pathways
Provider-level NHS RTT pathways aggregated across commissioners. A person can have multiple pathways. Specialty figures do not identify the wait for a particular procedure or hospital site. Completed admitted and non-admitted pathways describe different cohorts.
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Rotherham · may cover several locations
July 2026 NHS reporting provider
Still on the waiting list
729 waiting-list entriesRheumatology Service
729 referral-to-treatment records were still open at the end of July 2026. One person may have more than one record.
Definition and source
Published measure: Rheumatology Service: ongoing pathways
Provider-level NHS RTT pathways aggregated across commissioners. A person can have multiple pathways. Specialty figures do not identify the wait for a particular procedure or hospital site.
July 2026 NHS reporting provider
Already waiting 18 weeks or less
93.1%Rheumatology Service
93.1% of eligible open waiting-list records had already waited 18 weeks or less. This is time elapsed, not time left before treatment.
Based on 729 eligible waiting-list entries with a known start date.
Definition and source
Published measure: Rheumatology Service: ongoing pathways within 18 weeks
The calculation uses a denominator of 729; see the source for the eligible group.
Provider-level NHS RTT pathways aggregated across commissioners. A person can have multiple pathways. Specialty figures do not identify the wait for a particular procedure or hospital site. Uses pathways with a known clock start date. This is elapsed waiting time, not a prediction of the remaining wait.
July 2026 NHS reporting provider
Already waiting over a year
0%Rheumatology Service
0% of open waiting-list records had already waited more than a year. Your referral team can explain your own next step.
Based on 729 eligible waiting-list entries.
Definition and source
Published measure: Rheumatology Service: ongoing pathways over 52 weeks
The calculation uses a denominator of 729; see the source for the eligible group.
Provider-level NHS RTT pathways aggregated across commissioners. A person can have multiple pathways. Specialty figures do not identify the wait for a particular procedure or hospital site.
Other published figures for this organisation
July 2026 NHS reporting provider
Rheumatology Service: completed admitted pathways
23 pathwaysRheumatology Service
23 pathways was reported for “Rheumatology Service: completed admitted pathways”. Provider-level NHS RTT pathways aggregated across commissioners.
Definition and source
Published measure: Rheumatology Service: completed admitted pathways
Provider-level NHS RTT pathways aggregated across commissioners. A person can have multiple pathways. Specialty figures do not identify the wait for a particular procedure or hospital site. Completed admitted and non-admitted pathways describe different cohorts.
July 2026 NHS reporting provider
Rheumatology Service: completed non-admitted pathways
201 pathwaysRheumatology Service
201 pathways was reported for “Rheumatology Service: completed non-admitted pathways”. Provider-level NHS RTT pathways aggregated across commissioners.
Definition and source
Published measure: Rheumatology Service: completed non-admitted pathways
Provider-level NHS RTT pathways aggregated across commissioners. A person can have multiple pathways. Specialty figures do not identify the wait for a particular procedure or hospital site. Completed admitted and non-admitted pathways describe different cohorts.
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Wolverhampton · may cover several locations
July 2026 NHS reporting provider
Still on the waiting list
1,040 waiting-list entriesRheumatology Service
1,040 referral-to-treatment records were still open at the end of July 2026. One person may have more than one record.
Definition and source
Published measure: Rheumatology Service: ongoing pathways
Provider-level NHS RTT pathways aggregated across commissioners. A person can have multiple pathways. Specialty figures do not identify the wait for a particular procedure or hospital site.
July 2026 NHS reporting provider
Already waiting 18 weeks or less
83.7%Rheumatology Service
83.7% of eligible open waiting-list records had already waited 18 weeks or less. This is time elapsed, not time left before treatment.
Based on 1,040 eligible waiting-list entries with a known start date.
Definition and source
Published measure: Rheumatology Service: ongoing pathways within 18 weeks
The calculation uses a denominator of 1,040; see the source for the eligible group.
Provider-level NHS RTT pathways aggregated across commissioners. A person can have multiple pathways. Specialty figures do not identify the wait for a particular procedure or hospital site. Uses pathways with a known clock start date. This is elapsed waiting time, not a prediction of the remaining wait.
July 2026 NHS reporting provider
Already waiting over a year
0%Rheumatology Service
0% of open waiting-list records had already waited more than a year. Your referral team can explain your own next step.
Based on 1,040 eligible waiting-list entries.
Definition and source
Published measure: Rheumatology Service: ongoing pathways over 52 weeks
The calculation uses a denominator of 1,040; see the source for the eligible group.
Provider-level NHS RTT pathways aggregated across commissioners. A person can have multiple pathways. Specialty figures do not identify the wait for a particular procedure or hospital site.
Other published figures for this organisation
July 2026 NHS reporting provider
Rheumatology Service: completed non-admitted pathways
498 pathwaysRheumatology Service
498 pathways was reported for “Rheumatology Service: completed non-admitted pathways”. Provider-level NHS RTT pathways aggregated across commissioners.
Definition and source
Published measure: Rheumatology Service: completed non-admitted pathways
Provider-level NHS RTT pathways aggregated across commissioners. A person can have multiple pathways. Specialty figures do not identify the wait for a particular procedure or hospital site. Completed admitted and non-admitted pathways describe different cohorts.
The Shirley Oaks Hospital
Croydon · may cover several locations
July 2026 NHS reporting provider
Still on the waiting list
1 waiting-list entriesRheumatology Service
1 referral-to-treatment records were still open at the end of July 2026. One person may have more than one record.
Definition and source
Published measure: Rheumatology Service: ongoing pathways
Provider-level NHS RTT pathways aggregated across commissioners. A person can have multiple pathways. Specialty figures do not identify the wait for a particular procedure or hospital site.
July 2026 NHS reporting provider
Already waiting 18 weeks or less
0%Rheumatology Service
0% of eligible open waiting-list records had already waited 18 weeks or less. This is time elapsed, not time left before treatment.
Based on 1 eligible waiting-list entry with a known start date. A small number of records can make this percentage change sharply; avoid drawing strong comparisons.
Definition and source
Published measure: Rheumatology Service: ongoing pathways within 18 weeks
The calculation uses a denominator of 1; see the source for the eligible group.
Provider-level NHS RTT pathways aggregated across commissioners. A person can have multiple pathways. Specialty figures do not identify the wait for a particular procedure or hospital site. Uses pathways with a known clock start date. This is elapsed waiting time, not a prediction of the remaining wait.
July 2026 NHS reporting provider
Already waiting over a year
0%Rheumatology Service
0% of open waiting-list records had already waited more than a year. Your referral team can explain your own next step.
Based on 1 eligible waiting-list entry. A small number of records can make this percentage change sharply; avoid drawing strong comparisons.
Definition and source
Published measure: Rheumatology Service: ongoing pathways over 52 weeks
The calculation uses a denominator of 1; see the source for the eligible group.
Provider-level NHS RTT pathways aggregated across commissioners. A person can have multiple pathways. Specialty figures do not identify the wait for a particular procedure or hospital site.
Other published figures for this organisation
The Shrewsbury And Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shropshire · may cover several locations
July 2026 NHS reporting provider
Still on the waiting list
1 waiting-list entriesRheumatology Service
1 referral-to-treatment records were still open at the end of July 2026. One person may have more than one record.
Definition and source
Published measure: Rheumatology Service: ongoing pathways
Provider-level NHS RTT pathways aggregated across commissioners. A person can have multiple pathways. Specialty figures do not identify the wait for a particular procedure or hospital site.
July 2026 NHS reporting provider
Already waiting 18 weeks or less
100%Rheumatology Service
100% of eligible open waiting-list records had already waited 18 weeks or less. This is time elapsed, not time left before treatment.
Based on 1 eligible waiting-list entry with a known start date. A small number of records can make this percentage change sharply; avoid drawing strong comparisons.
Definition and source
Published measure: Rheumatology Service: ongoing pathways within 18 weeks
The calculation uses a denominator of 1; see the source for the eligible group.
Provider-level NHS RTT pathways aggregated across commissioners. A person can have multiple pathways. Specialty figures do not identify the wait for a particular procedure or hospital site. Uses pathways with a known clock start date. This is elapsed waiting time, not a prediction of the remaining wait.
July 2026 NHS reporting provider
Already waiting over a year
0%Rheumatology Service
0% of open waiting-list records had already waited more than a year. Your referral team can explain your own next step.
Based on 1 eligible waiting-list entry. A small number of records can make this percentage change sharply; avoid drawing strong comparisons.
Definition and source
Published measure: Rheumatology Service: ongoing pathways over 52 weeks
The calculation uses a denominator of 1; see the source for the eligible group.
Provider-level NHS RTT pathways aggregated across commissioners. A person can have multiple pathways. Specialty figures do not identify the wait for a particular procedure or hospital site.
Other published figures for this organisation
Three Shires Hospital
West Northamptonshire · may cover several locations
July 2026 NHS reporting provider
Still on the waiting list
1 waiting-list entriesRheumatology Service
1 referral-to-treatment records were still open at the end of July 2026. One person may have more than one record.
Definition and source
Published measure: Rheumatology Service: ongoing pathways
Provider-level NHS RTT pathways aggregated across commissioners. A person can have multiple pathways. Specialty figures do not identify the wait for a particular procedure or hospital site.
July 2026 NHS reporting provider
Already waiting 18 weeks or less
100%Rheumatology Service
100% of eligible open waiting-list records had already waited 18 weeks or less. This is time elapsed, not time left before treatment.
Based on 1 eligible waiting-list entry with a known start date. A small number of records can make this percentage change sharply; avoid drawing strong comparisons.
Definition and source
Published measure: Rheumatology Service: ongoing pathways within 18 weeks
The calculation uses a denominator of 1; see the source for the eligible group.
Provider-level NHS RTT pathways aggregated across commissioners. A person can have multiple pathways. Specialty figures do not identify the wait for a particular procedure or hospital site. Uses pathways with a known clock start date. This is elapsed waiting time, not a prediction of the remaining wait.
July 2026 NHS reporting provider
Already waiting over a year
0%Rheumatology Service
0% of open waiting-list records had already waited more than a year. Your referral team can explain your own next step.
Based on 1 eligible waiting-list entry. A small number of records can make this percentage change sharply; avoid drawing strong comparisons.
Definition and source
Published measure: Rheumatology Service: ongoing pathways over 52 weeks
The calculation uses a denominator of 1; see the source for the eligible group.
Provider-level NHS RTT pathways aggregated across commissioners. A person can have multiple pathways. Specialty figures do not identify the wait for a particular procedure or hospital site.
Other published figures for this organisation
Sources, definitions and coverage
Source: Referral-to-treatment waiting times. Pathways are not necessarily unique people. Trust figures are not site or procedure figures.
Not every provider or service is covered by this source. Missing figures do not establish poor performance or confirm that a service is unavailable. Read source coverage and reuse information.