Calderdale And Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust Waiting Times

The NHS waiting list at Calderdale And Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust currently has 35,620 patients waiting for treatment, with a typical wait of around 10 weeks from GP referral. About 7 in 10 patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS target is 9 in 10), and 16 have been waiting over a year.

NHS Foundation Trust North East and Yorkshire Updated February 2026

Across all departments, most patients wait about 10 weeks

That's roughly just over 2 months: 7 in 10 people are seen within 18 weeks. Waits at this hospital are about 1 week shorter than in February 2025.

12-month change

Then vs now at this hospital

Feb 25→Feb 26
Typical wait
10.3weeks
â–¼ -1 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
7in 10
â–² +5.8 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
36k
â–¼ -528
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
16
No change
Been on the list for 12+ months

Hospital details

Address Trust Headquarters, Acre Street, Lindley, Huddersfield, HD3 3EA
Phone 01484 342000
Integrated Care Board NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board
Established 2001

Formerly known as

This trust was formed from or previously known as:

Huddersfield Health Care Services NHS TrustCalderdale Healthcare NHS Trust

Waiting time trend

Median wait across all departments at this hospital, month by month.

â–¼ -1 wks

Department waiting times

Cardiology

9 weeks
80% within 18 weeks

Dermatology

6 weeks
89% within 18 weeks

Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)

15 weeks
61% within 18 weeks

Geriatric Medicine

8 weeks
84% within 18 weeks

Gastroenterology

11 weeks
72% within 18 weeks

General Medicine

12 weeks
100% within 18 weeks

General Surgery

9 weeks
75% within 18 weeks

Gynaecology

12 weeks
71% within 18 weeks

Neurology

6 weeks
97% within 18 weeks

Ophthalmology (Eye Care)

6 weeks
90% within 18 weeks

Oral & Dental Surgery

16 weeks
53% within 18 weeks

Paediatrics

8 weeks
88% within 18 weeks

Plastic Surgery

17 weeks
54% within 18 weeks

Respiratory Medicine

10 weeks
79% within 18 weeks

Rheumatology

11 weeks
75% within 18 weeks

Trauma & Orthopaedics

9 weeks
76% within 18 weeks

Urology

8 weeks
81% within 18 weeks

Hospital sites at Calderdale And Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Calderdale And Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust operates the following NHS hospital sites. Waiting list figures on this page cover the trust as a whole.

Accident And Emergency (Calderdale Royal Hospital) Calderdale Royal Hospital Care Of The Elderly (Calderdale Royal Hospital) Dermatology (Calderdale Royal Hospital) Dewsbury & District Hospital Eccleshill Community Hospital ENT (Calderdale Royal Hospital) General Surgery (Calderdale Royal Hospital) Holmevalley Memorial Hospital Ilkley Coronation Hospital Medical (Calderdale Royal Hospital) Neurology (Calderdale Royal Hospital) Oncology/haematology (Calderdale Royal Hospital) Opthalmology (Calderdale Royal Hospital) Paediatrics (Calderdale Royal Hospital) Pain Clinic (Calderdale Royal Hospital) Pinderfields General Hospital Rheumatology (Calderdale Royal Hospital) Skipton General Hospital Spire Hospital St Luke's Hospital Women's Service (Calderdale Royal Hospital)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS waiting list at Calderdale And Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust?

Calderdale And Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 35,620 patients on its NHS waiting list. The typical wait across all departments is around 10 weeks from GP referral, though this varies significantly by specialty.

Does Calderdale And Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target?

About 7 in 10 patients at Calderdale And Huddersfield 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 Calderdale And Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust?

Calderdale And Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust can be contacted via their main switchboard on 01484 342000. 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.

Source: NHS England RTT statistics. about our methodology