Paediatrics Department Waiting Times in Leeds

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Updated December 2025

The typical wait to see a paediatrician is

14 weeks

That's 3 months

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is an NHS Trust in the North East and Yorkshire region. There are currently 9,347 people waiting to see a paediatrician, with a typical wait of about 3 months. 59% of patients are seen within the 18-week target.

59 out of 100
patients are seen within 18 weeks
9,347
people on the waiting list
43 weeks
worst case wait time (92nd percentile)
245 people
have been waiting over a year
3,157 people
have been approved for treatment and are waiting for a date (34% of the list)

Long waiter breakdown

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

224waiting 1–1.25 years (52–65 weeks)
20waiting 1.25–1.5 years (65–78 weeks)
1waiting over 1.5 years (78+ weeks)

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 78th out of 118 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 16th out of 19 in North East and Yorkshire

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.

St. James's University Hospital, Leeds, LS9 7TF
0113 243 3144
NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Paediatrics waiting time at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust?

The current average Paediatrics waiting time at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is about 14 weeks.

How does Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust compare to other hospitals for Paediatrics?

You can compare Paediatrics waiting times across all NHS hospitals on WaitRadar to find shorter waits near you.

Can I choose which hospital I'm referred to?

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.

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