South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust Waiting Times

The NHS waiting list at South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust currently has 31,157 patients waiting for treatment, with a typical wait of around 11 weeks from GP referral. About 7 in 10 patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS target is 9 in 10), and 193 have been waiting over a year.

NHS Foundation Trust Midlands Updated April 2026

Across all departments, most patients wait about 11 weeks

That's roughly 2½ months: 7 in 10 people are seen within 18 weeks. Waits at this hospital are about 0.9 week shorter than in April 2025.

12-month change

Then vs now at this hospital

Apr 25→Apr 26
Typical wait
10.8weeks
â–¼ -0.9 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
7in 10
â–² +4 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
31k
â–¼ -752
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
193
â–¼ -311
Been on the list for 12+ months

Hospital details

Address Warwick Hospital, Lakin Road, Warwick, CV34 5BW
Phone 01926 495321
Integrated Care Board NHS Coventry And Warwickshire Integrated Care Board
Established 1993

Formerly known as

This trust was formed from or previously known as:

South Warwickshire Acute & Maternity Unit

Waiting time trend

Median wait across all departments at this hospital, month by month.

â–¼ -0.9 wks

Department waiting times

Hospital sites at South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

South Warwickshire University 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS waiting list at South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust?

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 31,157 patients on its NHS waiting list. The typical wait across all departments is around 11 weeks from GP referral, though this varies significantly by specialty.

Does South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target?

About 7 in 10 patients at South Warwickshire University 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 University NHS Foundation Trust?

South Warwickshire University 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.