Waiting List for surgery

Billy85
Billy85 Member Posts: 30
in Living with arthritis

Hi there,

I was told my hip surgery would be around 6 months so here's hoping I hear something soon as that's me waited 6 months so far.

I know everywhere is different, I'm in the west of Scotland, but was wondering how long people were told they would have to wait for there surgery until they actually received their treatment.

Thanks

Billy

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  • jamieA
    jamieA Member Posts: 837
    edited 12. Jun 2024, 07:03

    Hi @Billy85

    I also live in the west of Scotland - in Glasgow - and after waiting 9 months for an orthopaedics consultation for my knee I was seen in late December and in January I received a letter stating that it needed replaced and the current waiting time is 107 weeks. I think these waiting times differ from hospital to hospital even within the same health board area. I believe the Great Glasgow and Clyde health board have set up a fast track joint replacement service at the Golden Jubilee hospital in Clydebank to try to reduce waiting times. It might be worth contacting your orthopaedics consultant's secretary to see if you can get a date or even state you will be willing to take a cancellation spot.

    I see from your other post that you've also got PsA - which I also have.

  • Nurina
    Nurina Member Posts: 458

    In South Wales the average waiting list is 104 weeks (2 years) but in some hospitals is three years. I've heard that in N Ireland could be 6 years. In England the average time is 36 weeks. I've heard that some hospitals in England are taking referrals from the other countries and I'm going to try this for my second replacement because I can't wait two years.

  • mosey55
    mosey55 Member Posts: 8

    I live in Northamptonshire and have been on the waiting list for a hip replacement since August 2023, so far longer than the 36 weeks mentioned by previous member, btw still waiting with no date in sight!

  • Bevdav123
    Bevdav123 Member Posts: 60

    I’m South Wales I waited 2and a half years for my op, supposed to have the other hip replaced too, saw the consultant last week was told I could be waiting 7 years! I really hope it’s not that long 😔

  • Billy85
    Billy85 Member Posts: 30

    My area Ayrshire the average waiting time says 28 weeks.

    @jamieA a fast track joint replacement service sound good. I tried calling the secretary for an idea of a date, she couldn't tell me anything other than I am on the urgent and cancellation list. My PsA is manageable at the moment with medication but with my hip being bone on bone its currently keeping me off work.

    @Nurina @Bevdav123 WOW 6 and 7 year waiting times are crazy.

    @mosey55 I feel your pain, it's the wait with no idea with a date that's the hard bit for me, it's like your life is put on hold in the meantime. I do hope you hear something very soon.

    Thanks everyone,

    One day at a time.

  • SoniaR
    SoniaR Member Posts: 68

    My area (Herts) waiting time is 2 years. What a nightmare,

  • Billy85
    Billy85 Member Posts: 30

    No date yet for hip surgery but my wife had our son on Saturday morning @ 01:34am weighing 9lb so he will keep me busy till my appointment comes through 😃

  • noddingtonpete
    noddingtonpete Moderator Posts: 1,243
    edited 19. Jun 2024, 07:57

    @Billy85 Congratulations to you both '🎉🎉🍾

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  • jamieA
    jamieA Member Posts: 837
    https://community.versusarthritis.org/discussion/comment/724000#Comment_724000

    Congratulations @Billy85 . What a wonderful way to take your mind off other things. Hope your wife and son are doing well.

  • Nurina
    Nurina Member Posts: 458

    Congratulations! Fantastic news.

  • Janlyn
    Janlyn Member Posts: 561

    @Billy85 Congratulations - really good news, hope your wife and son are doing well.

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