- Address
- Oswestry, SY10 7AG
- Run by
- Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Type
- Specialist
- Region
- West Midlands, England
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Waiting times at Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
54% waiting under 18 weeks. 23,052 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) | 22 weeks | 43% | 14,960 | 14 weeks longer |
| General medicine | 11 weeks | 71% | 5,464 | 10 weeks |
| Rheumatology | 8 weeks | 94% | 783 | 10 weeks shorter |
| Neurology | 23 weeks | 15% | 48 | 13 weeks longer |
| Elderly medicine | 8 weeks | 100% | 25 | 7 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 Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spire Yale Hospital | Spire Healthcare Group plc | — | 15 miles |
| Nuffield Health Shrewsbury Hospital | Nuffield Health | Good | 18 miles |
| Nuffield Health Chester Hospital | Nuffield Health | Good | 24 miles |
| Spire Murrayfield Hospital Wirral | Spire Healthcare Limited | Good | 35 miles |
| Spire Liverpool Hospital | Spire Healthcare | Good | 38 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 → |
| 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
- Wrexham Maelor Hospital, Wrexham (15 miles)
- Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Shrewsbury (18 miles)
- Princess Royal Hospital, Telford (28 miles)
- Countess of Chester Hospital, Chester (28 miles)
Questions and answers
How long are NHS waiting times at Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital?
At Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, which runs Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, the typical (median) wait so far for people on the waiting list was 16 weeks across all specialties in July 2026, and 54% had waited under 18 weeks. Orthopaedics (bones and joints) had the most people waiting (14,960). These figures cover the whole of Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, so waits at this particular hospital may differ. See waiting times by specialty →
Can I choose to be treated at Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic 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 Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital?
The nearest private hospital we list is Spire Yale Hospital, about 15 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.