Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust Waiting Times

The NHS waiting list at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust currently has 53,785 patients waiting for treatment, with a typical wait of around 12 weeks from GP referral. About 6 in 10 patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS target is 9 in 10), and 242 have been waiting over a year.

NHS Trust North East and Yorkshire Updated February 2026

Across all departments, most patients wait about 12 weeks

That's roughly 3 months: 6 in 10 people are seen within 18 weeks. Waits at this hospital are about 1.2 week shorter than in February 2025.

12-month change

Then vs now at this hospital

Feb 25→Feb 26
Typical wait
12.5weeks
â–¼ -1.2 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
6in 10
â–² +3.9 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
54k
â–² +584
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
242
â–¼ -483
Been on the list for 12+ months

Hospital details

Address Pinderfields Hospital, Aberford Road, Wakefield, WF1 4DG
Phone 01924 541000
Integrated Care Board NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board
Established 2002

Formerly known as

This trust was formed from or previously known as:

Dewsbury Health Care NHS TrustPinderfields And Pontefract Hospitals NHS Trust

Waiting time trend

Median wait across all departments at this hospital, month by month.

â–¼ -1.2 wks

Department waiting times

Cardiology

6 weeks
92% within 18 weeks

Dermatology

4 weeks
89% within 18 weeks

Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)

14 weeks
60% within 18 weeks

Geriatric Medicine

13 weeks
66% within 18 weeks

Gastroenterology

9 weeks
74% within 18 weeks

General Medicine

4 weeks
94% within 18 weeks

General Surgery

15 weeks
56% within 18 weeks

Gynaecology

14 weeks
61% within 18 weeks

Neurology

13 weeks
63% within 18 weeks

Ophthalmology (Eye Care)

12 weeks
65% within 18 weeks

Oral & Dental Surgery

12 weeks
67% within 18 weeks

Paediatrics

14 weeks
62% within 18 weeks

Plastic Surgery

12 weeks
66% within 18 weeks

Respiratory Medicine

10 weeks
72% within 18 weeks

Rheumatology

11 weeks
70% within 18 weeks

Trauma & Orthopaedics

18 weeks
50% within 18 weeks

Urology

11 weeks
67% within 18 weeks

Hospital sites at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust operates the following NHS hospital sites. Waiting list figures on this page cover the trust as a whole.

Castleford, Normanton & District Hospital Dewsbury & District Hospital Goole & District Hospital Pinderfields General Hospital

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS waiting list at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust?

Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust currently has about 53,785 patients on its NHS waiting list. The typical wait across all departments is around 12 weeks from GP referral, though this varies significantly by specialty.

Does Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust meet the NHS 18-week target?

About 6 in 10 patients at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust are currently seen within the 18-week referral-to-treatment target. The NHS constitutional standard is 9 in 10 (92%).

How do I contact Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust?

Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust can be contacted via their main switchboard on 01924 541000. Ask to be connected to the relevant department or clinic.

Can I choose to be referred to this hospital?

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 before accepting a referral.

Source: NHS England RTT statistics. about our methodology