NHS Paediatrics Referral Waiting Times in London

Barts Health NHS Trust

Updated April 2026

The typical wait to see a paediatrician is

15 weeks

That's 3½ months

The NHS Paediatrics waiting list at Barts Health NHS Trust currently has 9,552 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 15 weeks from GP referral. About 6 in 10 Paediatrics patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). 273 have been waiting over a year. Barts Health NHS Trust is an NHS Trust in the London region. Waits at this hospital haven't really changed since April 2025. It's slipped down 10 places in the national league for this department's; now 104 out of 117 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Apr 25Apr 26
Typical wait
15weeks
No change
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
6in 10
▲ +0.7 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
9.6k
▲ +518
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
273
▼ -86
Been on the list for 12+ months
6 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
9,552
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
44 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
273 people
have waited over a year
Been on the list for 12+ months
2,426 people
waiting for a surgery date
Already been told they need an operation

Long waiter breakdown

Of those waiting over a year, here's how long they've been waiting:

268waiting 1 to 1.25 years (52 to 65 weeks)
5waiting 1.25 to 1.5 years (65 to 78 weeks)

Wait time over time

Median wait for this department, with the national average as a dashed line.

No change

How long are people waiting?

Distribution of patients by how many weeks they've been on the waiting list.

How does this compare?

The national average wait to see a paediatrician is about 11 weeks. This hospital is slower than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 104th out of 117 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 16th out of 18 in London

What does Paediatrics cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Developmental assessments
Childhood asthma
Growth concerns
Behavioural assessments (ADHD, autism)
Paediatric allergies
Childhood eczema
Recurrent infections
Bed-wetting (enuresis)

Hospital contact

Main hospital switchboard. ask to be connected to the department.

The Royal London Hospital, London, E1 2ES
NHS North East London Integrated Care Board

Patient experiences

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS Paediatrics waiting list at Barts Health NHS Trust?

Barts Health NHS Trust currently has about 9,552 patients on its Paediatrics waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 15 weeks.

Does Barts Health NHS Trust meet the NHS 18-week target for Paediatrics?

About 56% of Paediatrics patients at Barts Health NHS Trust are currently seen within 18 weeks of GP referral. The NHS constitutional target is 92%.

Can I choose a different hospital if the Paediatrics wait is too long?

Yes. Under the NHS Constitution, patients in England can ask their GP to refer them to any hospital that provides NHS care. Use WaitRadar to compare Paediatrics waiting times at other NHS hospitals near you before accepting a referral.

This is informational data, not medical advice. Always discuss referral options with your GP. Full disclaimer.