- Address
- Welshpool, SY21 7DU
- Run by
- Powys Teaching Health Board
- Type
- Community hospital
- Region
- Powys Teaching Health Board, Wales
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Waiting times at Powys Teaching Health Board
91% waiting under 26 weeks. 7,668 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Therapies (physio, OT and similar) | 4 weeks | 100% | 3,871 | 4 weeks |
| Ophthalmology (eyes) | 18 weeks | 68% | 1,004 | 23 weeks shorter |
| Ear, nose and throat (ENT) | 10 weeks | 90% | 535 | 20 weeks shorter |
| Orthopaedics (bones and joints) | 10 weeks | 82% | 424 | 30 weeks shorter |
| Gynaecology | 13 weeks | 79% | 419 | 18 weeks shorter |
| Oral surgery | 10 weeks | 88% | 314 | 23 weeks shorter |
| General surgery | 7 weeks | 94% | 254 | 20 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 Powys Teaching 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health Shrewsbury Hospital | Nuffield Health | Good | 18 miles |
| Spire Yale Hospital | Spire Healthcare Group plc | — | 28 miles |
| Nuffield Health Chester Hospital | Nuffield Health | Good | 37 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 → |
| Adult tonsillectomy | £2,500–£4,500 | 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 → |
| Carpal tunnel release | £1,800–£3,300 per hand | Price guide → |
UK-wide ranges from prices published by private hospitals. Ask any hospital above for a written quote.
Other NHS hospitals nearby
- Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Shrewsbury (18 miles)
- Wrexham Maelor Hospital, Wrexham (28 miles)
- Princess Royal Hospital, Telford (30 miles)
Questions and answers
How long are NHS waiting times at Victoria Memorial Hospital?
At Powys Teaching Health Board, which runs Victoria Memorial Hospital, the typical (median) wait so far for people on the waiting list was 6 weeks across all specialties in July 2026, and 91% had waited under 26 weeks. Therapies (physio, OT and similar) had the most people waiting (3,871). These figures cover the whole of Powys Teaching Health Board, so waits at this particular hospital may differ. See waiting times by specialty →
Where is the nearest private hospital to Victoria Memorial Hospital?
The nearest private hospital we list is Nuffield Health Shrewsbury Hospital, about 18 miles away by straight-line distance. There are 3 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.