NHS Paediatrics Referral Waiting Times in Leeds

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Updated June 2026

The typical wait to see a paediatrician is

14 weeks

That's just over 3 months

The NHS Paediatrics waiting list at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust currently has 10,132 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). 312 have been waiting over a year. Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is an NHS Trust in the North East and Yorkshire region. Waits at this hospital haven't really changed since June 2025. It's slipped down 13 places in the national league for this department's; now 93 out of 117 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Jun 25Jun 26
Typical wait
13.9weeks
No change
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
6in 10
▲ +3.2 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
10k
▲ +733
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
312
▼ -290
Been on the list for 12+ months
6 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
10,132
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
41 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
312 people
have waited over a year
Been on the list for 12+ months
3,335 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:

243waiting 1 to 1.25 years (52 to 65 weeks)
65waiting 1.25 to 1.5 years (65 to 78 weeks)
4waiting over 1.5 years (78+ weeks)

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 slower than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 93rd out of 117 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust currently has about 10,132 patients on its Paediatrics waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 14 weeks.

Does Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust meet the NHS 18-week target for Paediatrics?

About 63% of Paediatrics patients at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS 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.