NHS Paediatrics Referral Waiting Times in Southampton

Hampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Updated June 2026

The typical wait to see a paediatrician is

4 weeks

That's 1 month

The NHS Paediatrics waiting list at Hampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust currently has 20 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 4 weeks from GP referral. About 10 in 10 Paediatrics patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). Hampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS Foundation Trust in the South East region. Waits at this hospital haven't really changed since June 2025.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Jun 25Jun 26
Typical wait
4.4weeks
No change
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
10in 10
No change
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
20
No change
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
0
No change
Been on the list for 12+ months
10 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
20
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
7 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer

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 faster than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 3rd out of 117 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 3rd out of 18 in South East

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.

Tatchbury Mount Hospital, Southampton, SO40 2RZ
023 8087 4000
NHS Hampshire And Isle Of Wight Integrated Care Board

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS Paediatrics waiting list at Hampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust?

Hampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 20 patients on its Paediatrics waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 4 weeks.

Does Hampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target for Paediatrics?

About 100% of Paediatrics patients at Hampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare 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.