NHS Paediatrics Referral Waiting Times in Sheffield

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Updated February 2026

The typical wait to see a paediatrician is

10 weeks

That's just over 2 months

The NHS Paediatrics waiting list at Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust currently has 11,051 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). 154 have been waiting over a year. Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS Foundation Trust in the North East and Yorkshire region. Waits at this hospital are about 1 week shorter than in February 2025. It's moved up 4 places in the national league for this department's; now 43 out of 118 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Feb 25Feb 26
Typical wait
10.3weeks
▼ -1 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
7in 10
▲ +3.4 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
11k
▼ -1.1k
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
154
▼ -148
Been on the list for 12+ months
7 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
11,051
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
154 people
have waited over a year
Been on the list for 12+ months
2,418 people
waiting for a surgery date
Already been told they need an operation

Long waiter breakdown

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

146waiting 1 to 1.25 years (52 to 65 weeks)
7waiting 1.25 to 1.5 years (65 to 78 weeks)
1waiting over 1.5 years (78+ weeks)

Wait time over time

Median wait for this department, with the national average as a dashed line.

▼ -1 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 faster than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 43rd out of 118 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 12th 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.

Western Bank, Sheffield, S10 2TH
0114 271 7000
NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS Paediatrics waiting list at Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust?

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 11,051 patients on its Paediatrics waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 10 weeks.

Does Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target for Paediatrics?

About 70% of Paediatrics patients at Sheffield Children's 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.