Respiratory Medicine Department Waiting Times in Norwich

Norfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Updated December 2025

The typical wait to see a respiratory consultant is

17 weeks

That's 4 months

Norfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS Foundation Trust in the East of England region. There are currently 1,674 people waiting to see a respiratory consultant, with a typical wait of about 4 months. 52% of patients are seen within the 18-week target.

52 out of 100
patients are seen within 18 weeks
1,674
people on the waiting list
46 weeks
worst case wait time (92nd percentile)
36 people
have been waiting over a year
2 people
have been approved for treatment and are waiting for a date (0% of the list)

Long waiter breakdown

Of those waiting over a year, here's how long they've been waiting:

34waiting 1–1.25 years (52–65 weeks)
2waiting 1.25–1.5 years (65–78 weeks)

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 respiratory consultant is about 11 weeks. This hospital is slower than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 113th out of 125 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 14th out of 15 in East of England

What does Respiratory Medicine cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Asthma management
COPD treatment
Sleep apnoea assessment
Lung function tests (spirometry)
Pulmonary fibrosis
Persistent cough investigation
Breathlessness assessment
Pleural effusion drainage
Bronchoscopy

Hospital contact

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

Colney Lane, Norwich, NR4 7UY
01603 286286
NHS Norfolk And Waveney Integrated Care Board

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Respiratory Medicine waiting time at Norfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?

The current average Respiratory Medicine waiting time at Norfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is about 17 weeks.

How does Norfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust compare to other hospitals for Respiratory Medicine?

You can compare Respiratory Medicine 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.