NHS Cardiology Referral Waiting Times in Shrewsbury

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust

Updated April 2026

The typical wait to see a cardiologist is

15 weeks

That's 3½ months

The NHS Cardiology waiting list at Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust currently has 88 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 15 weeks from GP referral. About 6 in 10 Cardiology patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is an NHS Trust in the Midlands region. Waits at this hospital are about 1.1 week longer than in April 2025. It's slipped down 32 places in the national league for this department's; now 113 out of 130 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Apr 25Apr 26
Typical wait
14.8weeks
▲ +1.1 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
6in 10
No change
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
88
▲ +17
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
0
No change
Been on the list for 12+ months
6 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
88
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
28 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer

Wait time over time

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

▲ +1.1 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 cardiologist is about 12 weeks. This hospital is slower than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 113th out of 130 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 20th out of 21 in Midlands

What does Cardiology cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Chest pain investigation
Heart rhythm problems (arrhythmia)
Heart failure management
Angiogram and angioplasty
Echocardiogram
High blood pressure
Heart murmur assessment
Palpitations
Post-heart attack follow-up

Hospital contact

Main hospital switchboard. ask to be connected to the department.

Mount Mckinley, Shrewsbury, SY2 6FG
01743 277500
NHS Shropshire, Telford And Wrekin Integrated Care Board

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS Cardiology waiting list at Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust?

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust currently has about 88 patients on its Cardiology waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 15 weeks.

Does Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust meet the NHS 18-week target for Cardiology?

About 64% of Cardiology patients at Shropshire Community Health 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 Cardiology 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 Cardiology 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.