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NHS Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) Referral Waiting Times in King's Lynn

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn, NHS Foundation Trust

Updated August 2026

The typical wait to see an ENT specialist is

14 weeks

That's just over 3 months

The NHS Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) waiting list at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn, NHS Foundation Trust currently has 2,584 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 14 weeks from GP referral. About 6 in 10 Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). 35 have been waiting over a year. The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn, NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS Foundation Trust in the East of England region. Waits at this hospital are about 2.4 weeks shorter than in August 2025. It's moved up 4 places in the national league for this department's; now 82 out of 157 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Aug 25→Aug 26
Typical wait
14.4weeks
▼ -2.4 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
6in 10
▲ +5.7 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
2.6k
▼ -284
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
35
▼ -34
Been on the list for 12+ months
6 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
2,584
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
39 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
35 people
have waited over a year
Been on the list for 12+ months
447 people
waiting for a surgery date
Already been told they need an operation

Wait time over time

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

▼ -2.4 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 an ENT specialist is about 14 weeks. This hospital is about the same as the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 82nd out of 157 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 9th out of 22 in East of England

What does Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Tonsil removal (tonsillectomy)
Grommets for glue ear
Hearing loss assessment
Sinus surgery
Nasal polyp removal
Sleep apnoea treatment
Deviated septum correction
Ear infections
Voice and swallowing problems

Hospital contact

Main hospital switchboard. ask to be connected to the department.

Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn, PE30 4ET
01553 613613
NHS Norfolk And Waveney Integrated Care Board

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) waiting list at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn, NHS Foundation Trust?

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn, NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 2,584 patients on its Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 14 weeks.

Does The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn, NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target for Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)?

About 58% of Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) patients at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn, NHS Foundation Trust are currently seen within 18 weeks of GP referral. The NHS constitutional target is 92%.

Can I choose a different hospital if the Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) 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 Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) 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.