Following referral to hospital services by a GP, patients can use the web links below to find out the average waiting times for outpatient appointments and hospital procedures. The information provided is updated on a monthly basis by each health trust in Northern Ireland to give an indication of average waiting times for NHS care in Northern Ireland.
Waiting Times Information NI
Please note that practice staff do not have access to waiting list information.
Waiting list reimbursement scheme
The waiting list reimbursement scheme which was launched by the Department of Health is now open for applications. This now includes procedures obtained in the Rpublic of Ireland and the wider European Union.
The exisitng eligibility for accessing this scheme has been amended to support patients who have been waiting one year or more on an inpatient or hospital treatment waiting list. Patients will require approval from the Department of Health before accessing the scheme. Please click on the link for more detailed information and frequently asked questions. Waiting list reimbursement scheme