Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust
Updated February 2026
The typical wait to see a paediatrician is
11 weeks
That's 2½ months
The NHS Paediatrics waiting list at Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust currently has 43 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 11 weeks from GP referral. About 7 in 10 Paediatrics 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.
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 about the same as the national average.
Ranked 50th out of 118 hospitals nationally for this department
Ranked 9th out of 23 in Midlands
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Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust currently has about 43 patients on its Paediatrics waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 11 weeks.
About 70% of Paediatrics patients at Shropshire Community Health 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.