NHS Cardiology Referral Waiting Times in Coventry

University Hospitals Coventry And Warwickshire NHS Trust

Updated June 2026

The typical wait to see a cardiologist is

9 weeks

That's just over 2 months

The NHS Cardiology waiting list at University Hospitals Coventry And Warwickshire NHS Trust currently has 2,206 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 9 weeks from GP referral. About 8 in 10 Cardiology patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). University Hospitals Coventry And Warwickshire NHS Trust is an NHS Trust in the Midlands region. Waits at this hospital are about 3.3 weeks shorter than in June 2025. It's moved up 31 places in the national league for this department's; now 36 out of 129 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Jun 25Jun 26
Typical wait
9.5weeks
▼ -3.3 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
8in 10
▲ +9.7 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
2.2k
▼ -962
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
0
No change
Been on the list for 12+ months
8 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
2,206
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
26 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
357 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.

▼ -3.3 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 cardiologist is about 11 weeks. This hospital is faster than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 36th out of 129 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 9th out of 21 in Midlands

What does Cardiology cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Chest pain investigation
Heart rhythm problems (arrhythmia)
Heart failure management
Angiogram and angioplasty
Echocardiogram
High blood pressure
Heart murmur assessment
Palpitations
Post-heart attack follow-up

Hospital contact

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

Walsgrave General Hospital, Coventry, CV2 2DX
024 7696 4000
NHS Coventry And Warwickshire Integrated Care Board

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS Cardiology waiting list at University Hospitals Coventry And Warwickshire NHS Trust?

University Hospitals Coventry And Warwickshire NHS Trust currently has about 2,206 patients on its Cardiology waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 9 weeks.

Does University Hospitals Coventry And Warwickshire NHS Trust meet the NHS 18-week target for Cardiology?

About 76% of Cardiology patients at University Hospitals Coventry And Warwickshire NHS Trust are currently seen within 18 weeks of GP referral. The NHS constitutional target is 92%.

Can I choose a different hospital if the Cardiology 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 Cardiology 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.