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 six months for urgent

Currently approximately 15 months for routine

Urogynaecology Currently approximately 14+ months for routine
Fast-track Colposcopy (including high-grade or moderate smears) Currently two weeks
Routine Colposcopy (including low-grade smears) Currently 12+ 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 eight/nine months.

Urogynaecology day case surgery is currently approximately 14+ months. 

General Anaesthetic Procedures (In-patient)

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

Urogynaecology in-patient surgery is currently approximately 12/13 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 October 2026.