NHS Paediatrics Referral Waiting Times in Hartlepool

North Tees And Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Updated February 2026

The typical wait to see a paediatrician is

12 weeks

That's nearly 3 months

The NHS Paediatrics waiting list at North Tees And Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust currently has 1,359 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 12 weeks from GP referral. About 7 in 10 Paediatrics patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). North Tees And Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS Foundation Trust in the North East and Yorkshire region. Waits at this hospital are about 0.7 week longer than in February 2025. It's slipped down 18 places in the national league for this department's; now 62 out of 118 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Feb 25Feb 26
Typical wait
11.8weeks
▲ +0.7 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
7in 10
▼ -4.9 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
1.4k
▲ +123
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
0
No change
Been on the list for 12+ months
7 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
1,359
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
25 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
7 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.

▲ +0.7 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 about the same as the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 62nd out of 118 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 14th 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.

University Hospital Of Hartlepool, Hartlepool, TS24 9AH
01642 617617
NHS North East And North Cumbria Integrated Care Board

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS Paediatrics waiting list at North Tees And Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust?

North Tees And Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 1,359 patients on its Paediatrics waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 12 weeks.

Does North Tees And Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target for Paediatrics?

About 69% of Paediatrics patients at North Tees And Hartlepool NHS Foundation 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.