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Haematology waiting times in the UK

Official NHS waiting times for haematology at every hospital in England, and how Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland compare. Figures from July 2026, checked daily.

England · median wait so far—not published separately
Within 18 weeks (target 92%)—
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Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

Each nation publishes its own figures, measured differently, so they're shown separately (specialty: haematology).

Scotland

Half of the 164 people waiting for treatment had waited 26 days or less so far; 90% had waited less than 249 days (month ending 31 August 2026). Shortest by NHS board: NHS Ayrshire and Arran (—), NHS Dumfries and Galloway (—), NHS Grampian (—).

Wales

3,991 patient pathways waiting; 15.2% for 26 weeks or more and 5.2% for over a year (July 2026). Wales doesn't publish a median wait.

Northern Ireland

220 people waiting for treatment (quarter ending 30 June 2026). Median wait so far by trust: Belfast 3 wk, Southern 3 wk, South Eastern 5 wk (worked out from published week bands, so approximate).

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Sources: NHS England — Referral to Treatment waiting times (July 2026) · Public Health Scotland · Welsh Government (StatsWales) · Department of Health (NI). Private prices are FairWait estimates. All data sources.

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