Across all departments, most patients wait about
15 weeks
That's roughly 3½ months:
6 in 10 people are seen within 18 weeks.
Waits at this hospital haven't really changed since February 2025.
Formerly known as
This trust was formed from or previously known as:
South Birmingham Children's UnitBirmingham Women's NHS Foundation Trust
Hospital sites at Birmingham Women's And Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Birmingham Women's And Children's NHS Foundation Trust operates the following NHS hospital sites. Waiting list figures on this page cover the trust as a whole.
Birmingham Children's Hospital Birmingham Children's Hospital - Accident & Emergency Birmingham Children's Hospital - Cardiac Birmingham Children's Hospital - Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (Camhs) Birmingham Children's Hospital - Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (Camhs) Birmingham Children's Hospital - Cystic Fibrosis Outpatients Paediatric Birmingham Children's Hospital - Dermatology Outpatients Paediatric Birmingham Children's Hospital - Diabetics Birmingham Children's Hospital - Ear Nose And Throat Outpatients Birmingham Children's Hospital - Gastro-enterology Outpatients Paediatric Birmingham Children's Hospital - General Paediatric Outpatients Birmingham Children's Hospital - Haematology Outpatients Birmingham Children's Hospital - Liver Outpatients Paediatric Birmingham Children's Hospital - Metabolic Diseases Inherited Birmingham Children's Hospital - Neurology Outpatients Birmingham Children's Hospital - Non-gh Endocrine Birmingham Childrens Hospital - Ntbc Paediatric Birmingham Children's Hospital - Oncology Outpatients Paediatric Birmingham Children's Hospital - Ophthalmic Outpatients Paediatric Birmingham Children's Hospital - Orthodontics Paediatric Outpatients Birmingham Children's Hospital - Orthopedic Surgery Outpatients Birmingham Children's Hospital - Plastic Birmingham Children's Hospital - Renal Paediatric Outpatients Birmingham Children's Hospital - Respiratory Outpatients Birmingham Children's Hospital - Surgical Outpatients Birmingham Children's Hospital - Tertiary Camhs Birmingham Children's Hospital - Transplant-liver Outpatients Paediatric Birmingham Women's Hospital Birmingham Women's Hospital (Discharge Medicines) Birmingham Women's Hospital(antenatal Clinic) Good Hope Hospital Hob Community Clinical Psychology - City Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the NHS waiting list at Birmingham Women's And Children's NHS Foundation Trust?
Birmingham Women's And Children's NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 21,533 patients on its NHS waiting list. The typical wait across all departments is around 15 weeks from GP referral, though this varies significantly by specialty.
Does Birmingham Women's And Children's NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target?
About 6 in 10 patients at Birmingham Women's And Children's NHS Foundation Trust are currently seen within the 18-week referral-to-treatment target. The NHS constitutional standard is 9 in 10 (92%).
How do I contact Birmingham Women's And Children's NHS Foundation Trust?
Birmingham Women's And Children's NHS Foundation Trust can be contacted via their main switchboard on 0121 333 9999. Ask to be connected to the relevant department or clinic.
Can I choose to be referred to this hospital?
Yes. Under the NHS Constitution, patients in England have the right to choose which hospital they are referred to for a first outpatient appointment. Discuss your options with your GP before accepting a referral.