Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Updated February 2026
The typical wait to see a paediatrician is
5 weeks
That's just over 1 month
The NHS Paediatrics waiting list at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust currently has 701 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 5 weeks from GP referral. About 10 in 10 Paediatrics patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). 1 have been waiting over a year. Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is an NHS Trust in the South East region. Waits at this hospital haven't really changed since February 2025. It's slipped down 1 place in the national league for this department's; now 5 out of 118 hospitals.
Median wait for this department, with the national average as a dashed line.
Distribution of patients by how many weeks they've been on the waiting list.
The national average wait to see a paediatrician is about 12 weeks. This hospital is faster than the national average.
Ranked 5th out of 118 hospitals nationally for this department
Ranked 4th out of 18 in South East
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Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust currently has about 701 patients on its Paediatrics waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 5 weeks.
About 97% of Paediatrics patients at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust are currently seen within 18 weeks of GP referral. The NHS constitutional target is 92%.
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.