- Address
- Ruthin, LL15 1PS
- Run by
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Type
- Community hospital
- Region
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, Wales
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Waiting times at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
61% waiting under 26 weeks. 180,374 people on the list.
66% under 26 weeks. The Welsh Government's target is for 95% of patients to wait less than 26 weeks.
| Specialty | Typical wait | Under 26 weeks | People waiting | Wales average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmology (eyes) | 26 weeks | 49% | 20,594 | 23 weeks longer |
| General surgery | 27 weeks | 48% | 18,864 | 20 weeks longer |
| Orthopaedics (bones and joints) | 30 weeks | 44% | 17,154 | 30 weeks |
| Therapies (physio, OT and similar) | 4 weeks | 97% | 16,504 | 4 weeks |
| Gastroenterology | 26 weeks | 49% | 14,115 | 18 weeks longer |
| Ear, nose and throat (ENT) | 24 weeks | 54% | 13,407 | 20 weeks longer |
| Gynaecology | 21 weeks | 58% | 11,136 | 18 weeks longer |
| Urology | 23 weeks | 54% | 10,616 | 18 weeks longer |
| Diagnostic tests | 5 weeks | 96% | 10,552 | 5 weeks |
| Dermatology | 13 weeks | 74% | 9,540 | 13 weeks |
| Oral surgery | 27 weeks | 48% | 7,786 | 23 weeks longer |
| Cardiology | 21 weeks | 58% | 7,227 | 14 weeks longer |
| Respiratory medicine | 17 weeks | 70% | 5,969 | 11 weeks longer |
| Pain management | 25 weeks | 51% | 3,576 | 24 weeks longer |
| Vascular surgery | 20 weeks | 61% | 2,938 | 16 weeks longer |
| Paediatrics | 10 weeks | 92% | 2,720 | 10 weeks |
| Endocrinology | 19 weeks | 60% | 2,329 | 14 weeks longer |
| Elderly medicine | 8 weeks | 91% | 1,214 | 12 weeks shorter |
| Rheumatology | 15 weeks | 64% | 1,209 | 20 weeks shorter |
| Nephrology | 19 weeks | 64% | 1,100 | 11 weeks longer |
| Haematology | 6 weeks | 94% | 817 | 9 weeks shorter |
| Plastic surgery | 19 weeks | 63% | 577 | 20 weeks shorter |
| Orthodontics | 14 weeks | 83% | 225 | 22 weeks shorter |
"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 Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, not just this hospital. Source: StatsWales, NHS waiting lists: referral to treatment, July 2026.
Nearest private hospitals
| Private hospital | Group | CQC rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spire Yale Hospital | Spire Healthcare Group plc | — | 16 miles |
| Nuffield Health Chester Hospital | Nuffield Health | Good | 16 miles |
| Spire Murrayfield Hospital Wirral | Spire Healthcare Limited | Good | 19 miles |
| Spire Liverpool Hospital | Spire Healthcare | Good | 26 miles |
| Spire Cheshire Hospital | Spire Healthcare Limited | Outstanding | 36 miles |
Straight-line distances from the centre of this hospital's postcode district.
What it costs to go private
| Treatment | Typical self-pay price | |
|---|---|---|
| Cataract surgery | £2,000–£4,000 per eye | Price guide → |
| Inguinal hernia repair | £3,000–£5,500 | Price guide → |
| Gallbladder removal | £6,500–£10,500 | Price guide → |
| Hip replacement | £13,000–£19,000 | Price guide → |
| Knee replacement | £13,500–£20,000 | Price guide → |
| Knee arthroscopy | £3,500–£6,500 | 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 (16 miles)
- Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, Bodelwyddan (16 miles)
- Countess of Chester Hospital, Chester (20 miles)
- Arrowe Park Hospital, Wirral (21 miles)
- Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Liverpool (26 miles)
Questions and answers
How long are NHS waiting times at Ruthin Community Hospital?
At Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, which runs Ruthin Community Hospital, the typical (median) wait so far for people on the waiting list was 18 weeks across all specialties in July 2026, and 61% had waited under 26 weeks. Ophthalmology (eyes) had the most people waiting (20,594). These figures cover the whole of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, so waits at this particular hospital may differ. See waiting times by specialty →
Where is the nearest private hospital to Ruthin Community Hospital?
The nearest private hospital we list is Spire Yale Hospital, about 16 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 Wales's NHS organisation data. Check with the hospital before you travel, as services and departments change.