Oxford University Hospitals Trust's NHS long waits over a year for patients increased by 34% in August 2022, mainly for trauma/orthopaedic services.

Oxford University Hospitals Trust faces challenges in meeting the NHS goal to eliminate waits over a year by March 2025. As of August 2022, 3,911 patients (4% of the waiting list) had waited a year or more, a 34% increase from the prior year, mainly for trauma and orthopaedic services. While overall waiting lists have slightly decreased, long waits remain a critical issue, particularly affecting women's health services.

October 26, 2024
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