NHS Respiratory Medicine Referral Waiting Times in Shrewsbury

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust

Updated February 2026

The typical wait to see a respiratory consultant is

16 weeks

That's nearly 4 months

The NHS Respiratory Medicine waiting list at Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust currently has 59 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 16 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). 1 have been waiting over a year. Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is an NHS Trust in the Midlands region. Waits at this hospital are about 10.8 weeks shorter than in February 2025. It's moved up 5 places in the national league for this department's; now 120 out of 125 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Feb 25Feb 26
Typical wait
16.5weeks
▼ -10.8 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
6in 10
▲ +19.1 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
59
▼ -36
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
1
No change
Been on the list for 12+ months
6 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
59
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
31 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
1 people
have waited over a year
Been on the list for 12+ months

Wait time over time

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

▼ -10.8 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 10 weeks. This hospital is slower than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 120th out of 125 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 59 patients on its Respiratory Medicine waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 16 weeks.

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

About 56% 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.