- Address
- Fulbourn, CB21 5EF
- Run by
- Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust
- Type
- Specialist
- Region
- East of England, England
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Waiting times at Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust
33% waiting under 18 weeks. 76 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 |
|---|
"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 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital | Nuffield Health | Outstanding | 7.9 miles |
| Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital | Spire Healthcare | Good | 13 miles |
| Rivers Hospital | Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Limited | Good | 23 miles |
| Springfield Hospital | Ramsay Health Care | Good | 27 miles |
| Oaks Hospital | Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Limited | Good | 31 miles |
Straight-line distances from the centre of this hospital's postcode district.
What it costs to go private
| Treatment | Typical self-pay price | |
|---|---|---|
| MRI scan | £250–£700 per body part | Price guide → |
| Private consultant appointment | £150–£300 | Price guide → |
UK-wide ranges from prices published by private hospitals. Ask any hospital above for a written quote.
Other NHS hospitals nearby
- Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge (8 miles)
- West Suffolk Hospital, Bury St Edmunds (20 miles)
- Hinchingbrooke Hospital, Huntingdon (24 miles)
- Lister Hospital, Stevenage (25 miles)
- Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow (25 miles)
Questions and answers
How long are NHS waiting times at Fulbourn Hospital?
At Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust, which runs Fulbourn Hospital, the typical (median) wait so far for people on the waiting list was 32 weeks across all specialties in July 2026, and 33% had waited under 18 weeks. These figures cover the whole of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust, so waits at this particular hospital may differ. See waiting times by specialty →
Can I choose to be treated at Fulbourn 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 Fulbourn Hospital?
The nearest private hospital we list is Nuffield Health Cambridge 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.