ENT Waiting Times
The NHS Constitution standard says 92% of patients should wait no longer than 18 weeks from referral to treatment. ENT had the worst specialty waiting times, with more than half of patients exceeding the 18-week target. In December 2024, m…
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The NHS Constitution standard says 92% of patients should wait no longer than 18 weeks from referral to treatment. ENT had the worst specialty waiting times, with more than half of patients exceeding the 18-week target. In December 2024, more than two-fifths of patients in England were waiting longer than the NHS standard. Specialist ENT waits often exceed 12 months and can prolong symptoms, distress, and potentially poorer prognosis.