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Rheumatology Service
Median wait + 12-month trend. Compare to other hospitals across England →
STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 6QG
At UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST, the median rheumatology service wait is compared to 8 weeks nationally. Doctor Data Wait Score: 4/10. Below are your realistic options ranked by sensibility — Right to Choose first (free, easy), then private if your wait is hurting your life.
How UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST compares
This is the typical wait for Rheumatology Service as a whole at UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST. Your specific procedure could be faster or slower — ask your GP for an estimate that's specific to you.
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Generate GP letterThis trust (solid) vs national average (dashed). Data through March 2026.
Source: NHS England RTT · Analysis: Doctor Data Ltd
Source: NHS England RTT. Median wait calculated from the published weekly band distribution for incomplete pathways. Source: NHS England RTT · Analysis: Doctor Data Ltd.
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