- Address
- Dawlish, EX7 9QH
- Run by
- Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Type
- Community hospital
- Region
- South West, England
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Waiting times at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
63% waiting under 18 weeks. 75,545 people on the list.
65% under 18 weeks. The NHS constitution standard is 92% within 18 weeks.
| Specialty | Typical wait | Under 18 weeks | People waiting | England average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orthopaedics (bones and joints) | 18 weeks | 49% | 10,222 | 14 weeks longer |
| Ophthalmology (eyes) | 14 weeks | 61% | 8,888 | 10 weeks longer |
| Cardiology | 14 weeks | 57% | 5,990 | 12 weeks longer |
| Dermatology | 8 weeks | 69% | 5,968 | 10 weeks shorter |
| Gynaecology | 14 weeks | 59% | 5,337 | 14 weeks |
| Ear, nose and throat (ENT) | 18 weeks | 51% | 4,924 | 15 weeks longer |
| Urology | 12 weeks | 65% | 3,517 | 12 weeks |
| Oral surgery | 12 weeks | 69% | 3,094 | 16 weeks shorter |
| Gastroenterology | 7 weeks | 88% | 2,477 | 11 weeks shorter |
| Respiratory medicine | 10 weeks | 71% | 2,067 | 10 weeks |
| Neurology | 13 weeks | 63% | 1,762 | 13 weeks |
| Plastic surgery | 9 weeks | 73% | 1,262 | 14 weeks shorter |
| Rheumatology | 8 weeks | 83% | 856 | 10 weeks shorter |
| General surgery | 14 weeks | 59% | 833 | 13 weeks longer |
| Elderly medicine | 6 weeks | 88% | 298 | 7 weeks |
| General medicine | 12 weeks | 68% | 103 | 10 weeks longer |
"Typical wait" is the median time people currently on the waiting list have waited so far, from referral, for consultant-led treatment. Figures cover the whole of Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, not just this hospital. Source: NHS England Referral to Treatment (RTT) waiting times, July 2026.
Nearest private hospitals
| Private hospital | Group | CQC rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Stuart Hospital | Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Limited | Good | 8.0 miles |
| Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital | Nuffield Health | Good | 9.0 miles |
| Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital | Nuffield Health | Good | 31 miles |
| Practice Plus Group Hospital, Plymouth | Practice Plus Group Hospitals Limited | Good | 31 miles |
| Nuffield Health Taunton Hospital | Nuffield Health | Good | 35 miles |
Straight-line distances from the centre of this hospital's postcode district.
What it costs to go private
| Treatment | Typical self-pay price | |
|---|---|---|
| Hip replacement | £13,000–£19,000 | Price guide → |
| Knee replacement | £13,500–£20,000 | Price guide → |
| Knee arthroscopy | £3,500–£6,500 | Price guide → |
| Carpal tunnel release | £1,800–£3,300 per hand | Price guide → |
| Cataract surgery | £2,000–£4,000 per eye | Price guide → |
| Adult tonsillectomy | £2,500–£4,500 | Price guide → |
UK-wide ranges from prices published by private hospitals. Ask any hospital above for a written quote.
Other NHS hospitals nearby
- Torbay Hospital, Torquay (8 miles)
- Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Exeter (9 miles)
Questions and answers
How long are NHS waiting times at Dawlish Community Hospital?
At Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, which runs Dawlish Community Hospital, the typical (median) wait so far for people on the waiting list was 12 weeks across all specialties in July 2026, and 63% had waited under 18 weeks. Orthopaedics (bones and joints) had the most people waiting (10,222). These figures cover the whole of Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, so waits at this particular hospital may differ. See waiting times by specialty →
Can I choose to be treated at Dawlish Community Hospital?
In England you usually have a legal right to choose which hospital you're referred to for your first outpatient appointment with a consultant, if you need non-urgent treatment. Ask your GP to refer you, or use the NHS App to compare options.
Where is the nearest private hospital to Dawlish Community Hospital?
The nearest private hospital we list is Mount Stuart Hospital, about 8 miles away by straight-line distance. There are 5 private hospitals within 40 miles on this page. See the nearest private hospitals →
Can I pay to go private instead of waiting?
Yes. You can pay for a private consultation or treatment yourself, or use health insurance if you have it and the condition started after your cover began. You can usually go back to the NHS waiting list afterwards if you want to. Our price guides show typical self-pay costs.
Hospital details come from England's NHS organisation data. Check with the hospital before you travel, as services and departments change.