FairWaitPain management waiting times in the UK
Official NHS waiting times for pain management at every hospital in England, and how Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland compare. Figures from July 2026, checked daily.
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
Each nation publishes its own figures, measured differently, so they're shown separately (specialty: pain management).
Scotland
Half of the 436 people waiting for treatment had waited 63 days or less so far; 90% had waited less than 257 days (month ending 31 August 2026). Shortest by NHS board: NHS Dumfries and Galloway (—), NHS Orkney (—), NHS Tayside (—).
Wales
8,824 patient pathways waiting; 46.3% for 26 weeks or more and 20.6% for over a year (July 2026). Wales doesn't publish a median wait.
Northern Ireland
1,543 people waiting for treatment (quarter ending 30 June 2026). Median wait so far by trust: Western 5 wk, South Eastern 31 wk, Northern 42 wk, Southern 52 wk, Belfast 113 wk (worked out from published week bands, so approximate).
Common questions
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.