NHS Paediatrics Referral Waiting Times in Leeds

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Updated February 2026

The typical wait to see a paediatrician is

13 weeks

That's 3 months

The NHS Paediatrics waiting list at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust currently has 9,691 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 13 weeks from GP referral. About 6 in 10 Paediatrics patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). 261 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 are about 1.3 week shorter than in February 2025. It's moved up 8 places in the national league for this department's; now 74 out of 118 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Feb 25Feb 26
Typical wait
13.2weeks
▼ -1.3 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
6in 10
▲ +2.5 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
9.7k
▲ +517
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
261
▼ -174
Been on the list for 12+ months
6 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
9,691
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
261 people
have waited over a year
Been on the list for 12+ months
3,223 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:

222waiting 1 to 1.25 years (52 to 65 weeks)
38waiting 1.25 to 1.5 years (65 to 78 weeks)
1waiting over 1.5 years (78+ weeks)

Wait time over time

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

▼ -1.3 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 74th 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

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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 9,691 patients on its Paediatrics waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 13 weeks.

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

About 60% 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.