If you have been referred to a hospital you can check the latest average wait time for appointments and operations by visiting NHS My Planned Care website.
Once your referral has been accepted by the hospital, any queries about when you will be seen should be directed to them, not your GP.
Patients are sometimes requested by the hospital to obtain a letter from their GP so their appointment can be expedited. This is unnecessary and creates an additional administrative burden on GP services. For this reason, we are not able to provide expedite letters.
If you are experiencing worsening symptoms, we advise you to contact your specialist directly so they can assess your condition and make the necessary arrangements if an expedite of your appointment is appropriate. If you have difficulty in accessing your consultant, you should contact PALS for assistance.
Local PALS contacts are: