NHS Respiratory Medicine Referral Waiting Times in Bingley

The Yorkshire Clinic

Updated February 2026

The typical wait to see a respiratory consultant is

5 weeks

That's 1 month

The NHS Respiratory Medicine waiting list at The Yorkshire Clinic currently has 613 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 5 weeks from GP referral. About 10 in 10 Respiratory Medicine patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). The Yorkshire Clinic is an Independent Sector provider in the North East and Yorkshire region. Waits at this hospital are about 0.6 week longer than in February 2025. It's slipped down 4 places in the national league for this department's; now 7 out of 125 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Feb 25Feb 26
Typical wait
4.8weeks
▲ +0.6 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
10in 10
No change
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
613
▲ +254
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
0
No change
Been on the list for 12+ months
10 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
613
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
12 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer

Wait time over time

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

▲ +0.6 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 faster than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 7th out of 125 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 2nd out of 21 in North East and Yorkshire

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.

Bradford Road, Bingley, BD16 1TW
NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS Respiratory Medicine waiting list at The Yorkshire Clinic?

The Yorkshire Clinic currently has about 613 patients on its Respiratory Medicine waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 5 weeks.

Does The Yorkshire Clinic meet the NHS 18-week target for Respiratory Medicine?

About 98% of Respiratory Medicine patients at The Yorkshire Clinic 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.