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Rheumatology
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
August 2026
727 people were waiting to start treatment at the end of the month, counted from the day their referral was received.
People whose wait ended this month
- 123 treated or discharged without admission, after 13 weeks
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The clock starts when the hospital receives the referral and stops when treatment starts or the patient is discharged. People still waiting have not finished their wait, so their final wait will be longer than shown.
Rheumatology at other local providers
| Provider | Waiting | 18 weeks or less | Typical wait | Over a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust | 342 | 92% | 7 weeks | 0 |
| Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust | 1,116 | 47% | 19 weeks | 0 |
| South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 1,445 | 60% | 14 weeks | 1 |
| Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust | 1,213 | 67% | 13 weeks | 0 |
Independent providers treat NHS-funded patients for a narrower range of conditions, so waits are not directly comparable with a hospital trust.
No waits logged yet
Figures appear here once 10 people have logged a wait in the last 90 days. Official figures stop the clock at first treatment. We also count waits for tests, results and follow-up appointments, and how often the hospital cancelled.
How CQC rates its hospitals
Bridlington Hospital
Good overall, inspection published 16 October 2019, 7 years ago.
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
Each service here
- End of life careGood Oct 2015
- Medical care (including older people's care)Good Oct 2019
- OutpatientsRequires improvement Oct 2019
- SurgeryGood Oct 2019
Scarborough Hospital
Good overall, inspection published 3 September 2026.
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
Urgent and emergency care, and the other services here
- Urgent and emergency servicesRequires improvement Mar 2026
- Critical careRequires improvement Feb 2018
- End of life careGood Oct 2015
- MaternityGood Sep 2026
- Medical care (including older people's care)Good Mar 2026
- OutpatientsRequires improvement Oct 2019
- Services for children & young peopleGood Oct 2015
- SurgeryRequires improvement Oct 2019
The York Hospital
Requires improvement overall, inspection published 3 September 2026.
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- Well-ledGood
Urgent and emergency care, and the other services here
- Urgent and emergency servicesRequires improvement Jul 2025
- Critical careGood Feb 2018
- End of life careGood Oct 2015
- MaternityGood Sep 2026
- Medical care (including older people's care)Requires improvement Jul 2025
- Outpatients and diagnostic imagingGood Oct 2015
- Services for children & young peopleGood Oct 2015
- SurgeryGood Feb 2018
Ratings are the Care Quality Commission's, from its published directory of 1 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence. A rating stands until the next inspection, so check the date: many are years old. "Responsive" is the question about waiting. CQC data
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Know where you stand
- 18 weeks. You have the right to start consultant-led treatment within 18 weeks of referral for a non-urgent condition. If that is not possible, the local NHS board must take all reasonable steps to offer a suitable alternative provider. Handbook to the NHS Constitution
- Suspected cancer: 28 days. After an urgent referral for suspected cancer, you should be told whether you have cancer, or that it has been ruled out, within 28 days. This is an NHS standard the hospital is measured against, rather than a legal right, but it is fair to ask why if it is missed. NHS guide to waiting times
- Ask to be treated somewhere else. If you are likely to wait longer than 18 weeks, you have the legal right to ask to be seen by a different provider. The hospital or the local NHS board must look into it and offer alternatives that could see you sooner. NHS guide to waiting times
- Choose your hospital. When you are referred for a first outpatient appointment, you have the right to choose which provider you are referred to. Waiting times differ, so it is worth comparing. Handbook to the NHS Constitution
All your rights, and how to complain
General information, checked against each source on 13 October 2026. It is not legal advice. Follow the links for the official wording.