NHS Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) Referral Waiting Times in Wakefield

Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Updated April 2026

The typical wait to see an ENT specialist is

14 weeks

That's 3 months

The NHS Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) waiting list at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust currently has 7,330 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 14 weeks from GP referral. About 6 in 10 Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). 28 have been waiting over a year. Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust is an NHS Trust in the North East and Yorkshire region. Waits at this hospital haven't really changed since April 2025. It's slipped down 13 places in the national league for this department's; now 84 out of 159 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Apr 25Apr 26
Typical wait
13.5weeks
No change
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
6in 10
▲ +2.4 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
7.3k
▲ +860
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
28
No change
Been on the list for 12+ months
6 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
7,330
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
40 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
28 people
have waited over a year
Been on the list for 12+ months
595 people
waiting for a surgery date
Already been told they need an operation

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 an ENT specialist is about 13 weeks. This hospital is about the same as the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 84th out of 159 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 15th out of 22 in North East and Yorkshire

What does Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Tonsil removal (tonsillectomy)
Grommets for glue ear
Hearing loss assessment
Sinus surgery
Nasal polyp removal
Sleep apnoea treatment
Deviated septum correction
Ear infections
Voice and swallowing problems

Hospital contact

Main hospital switchboard. ask to be connected to the department.

Pinderfields Hospital, Wakefield, WF1 4DG
01924 541000
NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) waiting list at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust?

Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust currently has about 7,330 patients on its Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 14 weeks.

Does Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust meet the NHS 18-week target for Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)?

About 60% of Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) patients at Mid Yorkshire Teaching 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 Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) 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 Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) 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.