Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) Department Waiting Times in Coventry

University Hospitals Coventry And Warwickshire NHS Trust

Updated December 2025

The typical wait to see an ENT specialist is

23 weeks

That's 5½ months

University Hospitals Coventry And Warwickshire NHS Trust is an NHS Trust in the Midlands region. There are currently 7,815 people waiting to see an ENT specialist, with a typical wait of about 5½ months. 40% of patients are seen within the 18-week target.

40 out of 100
patients are seen within 18 weeks
7,815
people on the waiting list
47 weeks
worst case wait time (92nd percentile)
243 people
have been waiting over a year
989 people
have been approved for treatment and are waiting for a date (13% of the list)

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 150th out of 160 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 21st out of 22 in Midlands

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.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) waiting time at University Hospitals Coventry And Warwickshire NHS Trust?

The current average Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) waiting time at University Hospitals Coventry And Warwickshire NHS Trust is about 23 weeks.

How does University Hospitals Coventry And Warwickshire NHS 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.