NHS Paediatrics Referral Waiting Times in Smethwick

Sandwell And West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust

Updated April 2026

The typical wait to see a paediatrician is

10 weeks

That's just over 2 months

The NHS Paediatrics waiting list at Sandwell And West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust currently has 5,950 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 10 weeks from GP referral. About 7 in 10 Paediatrics patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). 34 have been waiting over a year. Sandwell And West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust is an NHS Trust in the Midlands region. Waits at this hospital are about 2.5 weeks shorter than in April 2025. It's moved up 8 places in the national league for this department's; now 57 out of 117 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Apr 25Apr 26
Typical wait
10.3weeks
▼ -2.5 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
7in 10
▲ +6.2 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
6k
▲ +433
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
34
▼ -72
Been on the list for 12+ months
7 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
5,950
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
38 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
34 people
have waited over a year
Been on the list for 12+ months
290 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.

▼ -2.5 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 11 weeks. This hospital is about the same as the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 57th out of 117 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 11th out of 23 in Midlands

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.

Midland Metropolitan University Hos, Smethwick, B66 2QT
0121 553 1831
NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS Paediatrics waiting list at Sandwell And West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust?

Sandwell And West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust currently has about 5,950 patients on its Paediatrics waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 10 weeks.

Does Sandwell And West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust meet the NHS 18-week target for Paediatrics?

About 69% of Paediatrics patients at Sandwell And West Birmingham Hospitals 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 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.