Here you will find the estimated waiting times to be seen within our department. 

Department Waiting time
Fast-track Gynaecology Currently two weeks
General Gynaecology

Currently approximately three months for urgent

Currently approximately 12 months for routine

Urogynaecology Currently approximately 12 months for routine
Fast-track Colposcopy (including high-grade or moderate smears) Currently two weeks
Routine Colposcopy (including low-grade smears) Currently six weeks
General Anaesthetic Procedures (Day Case)

GA procedures are booked in priority due to their clinical urgency. 

General Gynaecology day case surgery is currently approximately two months.

Urogynaecology day case surgery is currently approximately seven months. 

General Anaesthetic Procedures (In-patient)

General Gynaecology in-patient surgery is currently around 18 months.

Urogynaecology in-patient surgery is currently approximately 12 months.

Outpatient Procedures Outpatient procedures are booked in priority due to their clinical urgency. Unfortunately due to these circumstances and complexity of cases, we are unable to provide an accurate time-frame for your procedure. 

We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience that these waiting times may cause. We are currently experiencing a high-volume of referrals and patients requiring an appointment. As a department, we are working tirelessly to reduce waiting times and provide appointments within a reasonable time frame.

If you would like to raise a complaint, please contact the Patient Relations Department on 01253 955588 or bfwh.patientrelations@nhs.net.

These wait times are correct as of February 2026.