Across all departments, most patients wait about
10 weeks
That's roughly just over 2 months:
8 in 10 people are seen within 18 weeks.
Waits at this hospital are about 5.4 weeks shorter than in February 2025.
Hospital sites at Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust operates the following NHS hospital sites. Waiting list figures on this page cover the trust as a whole.
Beeches Hospital Bishops Castle Community Hospital Bishops Castle Hospital Bridgnorth Comm Hospital Bridgnorth Hospital Ludlow Community Hospital Ludlow Hospital Market Drayton Cottage Hospital Newport Hospital Princess Royal Hospital Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Shelton Hospital Whitchurch Community Hospital Whitchurch Hospital Wrexham Maelor Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the NHS waiting list at Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust?
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust currently has about 7,548 patients on its NHS waiting list. The typical wait across all departments is around 10 weeks from GP referral, though this varies significantly by specialty.
Does Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust meet the NHS 18-week target?
About 8 in 10 patients at Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust are currently seen within the 18-week referral-to-treatment target. The NHS constitutional standard is 9 in 10 (92%).
How do I contact Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust?
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust can be contacted via their main switchboard on 01743 277500. Ask to be connected to the relevant department or clinic.
Can I choose to be referred to this hospital?
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 before accepting a referral.