NHS Respiratory Medicine Referral Waiting Times in Shrewsbury

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust

Updated June 2026

The typical wait to see a respiratory consultant is

15 weeks

That's 3½ months

The NHS Respiratory Medicine waiting list at Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust currently has 50 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 15 weeks from GP referral. About 6 in 10 Respiratory Medicine 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 13.3 weeks shorter than in June 2025. It's moved up 8 places in the national league for this department's; now 117 out of 124 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Jun 25Jun 26
Typical wait
15weeks
▼ -13.3 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
6in 10
▲ +33.6 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
50
▼ -24
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
50
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
30 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.

▼ -13.3 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 respiratory consultant is about 9 weeks. This hospital is slower than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 117th out of 124 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 20th out of 21 in Midlands

What does Respiratory Medicine cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Asthma management
COPD treatment
Sleep apnoea assessment
Lung function tests (spirometry)
Pulmonary fibrosis
Persistent cough investigation
Breathlessness assessment
Pleural effusion drainage
Bronchoscopy

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 Respiratory Medicine waiting list at Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust?

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust currently has about 50 patients on its Respiratory Medicine 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 Respiratory Medicine?

About 62% of Respiratory Medicine 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 Respiratory Medicine 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 Respiratory Medicine 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.