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

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

Updated December 2025

The typical wait to see an ENT specialist is

22 weeks

That's 5 months

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn, NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS Foundation Trust in the East of England region. There are currently 3,228 people waiting to see an ENT specialist, with a typical wait of about 5 months. 43% of patients are seen within the 18-week target.

43 out of 100
patients are seen within 18 weeks
3,228
people on the waiting list
46 weeks
worst case wait time (92nd percentile)
71 people
have been waiting over a year
352 people
have been approved for treatment and are waiting for a date (11% of the list)

Long waiter breakdown

Of those waiting over a year, here's how long they've been waiting:

70waiting 1–1.25 years (52–65 weeks)
1waiting 1.25–1.5 years (65–78 weeks)

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 16 weeks. This hospital is slower than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 142nd out of 160 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 15th out of 20 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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The current average Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) waiting time at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn, NHS Foundation Trust is about 22 weeks.

How does The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn, NHS Foundation Trust compare to other hospitals for Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)?

You can compare Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) waiting times across all NHS hospitals on WaitRadar to find shorter waits near you.

Can I choose which hospital I'm referred to?

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.

This is informational data, not medical advice. Always discuss referral options with your GP. Full disclaimer.