Paediatrics Department Waiting Times in Prescot

Mersey And West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Updated December 2025

The typical wait to see a paediatrician is

6 weeks

That's just over 1 month

Mersey And West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is an NHS Trust in the North West region. There are currently 2,161 people waiting to see a paediatrician, with a typical wait of about just over 1 month. 86% of patients are seen within the 18-week target.

86 out of 100
patients are seen within 18 weeks
2,161
people on the waiting list
26 weeks
worst case wait time (92nd percentile)
4 people
have been waiting over a year
63 people
have been approved for treatment and are waiting for a date (3% of the list)

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 faster than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 5th out of 118 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 1st out of 16 in North West

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.

Whiston Hospital, Prescot, L35 5DR
0151 426 1600
NHS Cheshire And Merseyside Integrated Care Board

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Paediatrics waiting time at Mersey And West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust?

The current average Paediatrics waiting time at Mersey And West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is about 6 weeks.

How does Mersey And West Lancashire 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.