Across all departments, most patients wait about
13 weeks
That's roughly 3 months:
6 in 10 people are seen within 18 weeks.
Waits at this hospital are about 3.9 weeks shorter than in February 2025.
Formerly known as
This trust was formed from or previously known as:
South Birmingham Acute UnitHeart Of England NHS Foundation Trust
Hospital sites at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust operates the following NHS hospital sites. Waiting list figures on this page cover the trust as a whole.
Birmingham City Hospital Dental Hospital Good Hope Hospital Good Hope Hospital Outpatients Heartlands Hospital Heartlands Hospital Outpatients Hereford County Hospital Medical Day Hospital NHS Nightingale Hospital Birmingham Northern General Hospital Queen Elizabeth Hospital Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham Royal Orthopaedic Hospital Samuel Johnson Hospital Sandwell General Hospital Selly Oak Hospital (Acute) Solihull Hospital Solihull Hospital Outpatients The Edgbaston Hospital The Royal Victoria Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the NHS waiting list at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust?
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 91,186 patients on its NHS waiting list. The typical wait across all departments is around 13 weeks from GP referral, though this varies significantly by specialty.
Does University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target?
About 6 in 10 patients at University Hospitals Birmingham 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 University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust?
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust can be contacted via their main switchboard on 0121 371 2000. 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.