Across all departments, most patients wait about
12 weeks
That's roughly nearly 3 months:
7 in 10 people are seen within 18 weeks.
Waits at this hospital haven't really changed since August 2025.
Formerly known as
This trust was formed from or previously known as:
South Warwickshire Acute & Maternity Unit
Hospital sites at South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust
South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust operates the following NHS hospital sites. Waiting list figures on this page cover the trust as a whole.
Accident & Emergency Department (Warwick Hospital) Beaumont Ward (Warwick Hospital) Bramcote Hospital Cardiology Clinic (Warwick Hospital) Child Development Centre (Warwick Hospital) Dental Department (Stratford Hospital) Dermatology Clinic (Stratford Hospital) Dermatology Clinic (Warwick Hospital) Ear Nose & Throat Clinic (Stratford Hospital) Ear Nose & Throat Clinic (Warwick Hospital) Ellen Badger Hospital Endocrinology Clinic (Stratford Hospital) Endocrinology Clinic (Warwick Hospital) ENT (Ellen Badger Hospital) Gastroenterology Clinic (Stratford Hospital) Gastroenterology Clinic (Warwick Hospital) General Medical Division (Stratford Hospital) General Medical Division (Warwick Hospital) General Surgical Division (Stratford Hospital) General Surgical Division (Warwick Hospital) George Eliot Hospital Haematology Clinic (Stratford Hospital) Haematology Clinic (Warwick Hospital) Leamington Spa Hospital Nuffield Warwickshire Hospital Obs & Gynae Clinic (Stratford Hospital) Obs & Gynae Clinic (Warwick Hospital) Oncology Clinic (Stratford Hospital) Oncology Clinic (Warwick Hospital) Opthalmology Department (Stratford Hospital) Opthalmology Department (Warwick Hospital) Orthopaedic Clinic (Ellen Badger Hospital) Orthopaedic Clinic (Stratford Hospital) Orthopaedic Clinic (Warwick Hospital) Paediatric Clinic (Ellen Badger Hospital) Paediatrics (Warwick Hospital) Pain Clinic (Warwick Hospital) Palliative Care (Warwick Hospital) Rheumatology Clinic (Stratford Hospital) Rheumatology Clinic (Warwick Hospital) St Cross Hospital Stratford Hospital Thoracic Medicine Clinic (Warwick Hospital) Urology Clinic (Ellen Badger Hospital) Urology Clinic (Stratford Hospital) Urology Clinic (Warwick Hospital) Warwick Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the NHS waiting list at South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust?
South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 31,997 patients on its NHS waiting list. The typical wait across all departments is around 12 weeks from GP referral, though this varies significantly by specialty.
Does South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target?
About 7 in 10 patients at South Warwickshire NHS Foundation 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 South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust?
South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust can be contacted via their main switchboard on 01926 495321. 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.