NHS Paediatrics Referral Waiting Times in Cambridge

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Updated February 2026

The typical wait to see a paediatrician is

14 weeks

That's just over 3 months

The NHS Paediatrics waiting list at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust currently has 4,662 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 14 weeks from GP referral. About 6 in 10 Paediatrics patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). 131 have been waiting over a year. Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS Foundation Trust in the East of England region. Waits at this hospital haven't really changed since February 2025. It's slipped down 8 places in the national league for this department's; now 81 out of 118 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Feb 25Feb 26
Typical wait
13.7weeks
▼ -0.3 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
6in 10
▲ +1.3 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
4.7k
▼ -149
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
131
▼ -46
Been on the list for 12+ months
6 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
4,662
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
43 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
131 people
have waited over a year
Been on the list for 12+ months
1,119 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:

123waiting 1 to 1.25 years (52 to 65 weeks)
6waiting 1.25 to 1.5 years (65 to 78 weeks)
2waiting over 1.5 years (78+ weeks)

Wait time over time

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

▼ -0.3 wks

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 12 weeks. This hospital is slower than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 81st out of 118 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 5th out of 12 in East of England

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.

Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ
01223 245151
NHS Cambridgeshire And Peterborough Integrated Care Board

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS Paediatrics waiting list at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 4,662 patients on its Paediatrics waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 14 weeks.

Does Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target for Paediatrics?

About 60% of Paediatrics patients at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation 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.