NHS Neurology Referral Waiting Times in Coventry

University Hospitals Coventry And Warwickshire NHS Trust

Updated April 2026

The typical wait to see a neurologist is

15 weeks

That's 3½ months

The NHS Neurology waiting list at University Hospitals Coventry And Warwickshire NHS Trust currently has 3,977 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 15 weeks from GP referral. About 5 in 10 Neurology patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). 83 have been waiting over a year. University Hospitals Coventry And Warwickshire NHS Trust is an NHS Trust in the Midlands region. Waits at this hospital are about 4.5 weeks shorter than in April 2025. It's slipped down 2 places in the national league for this department's; now 69 out of 92 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Apr 25Apr 26
Typical wait
15.1weeks
▼ -4.5 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
5in 10
▲ +7.9 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
4k
▲ +362
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
83
▼ -90
Been on the list for 12+ months
5 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
3,977
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
44 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
83 people
have waited over a year
Been on the list for 12+ months
2 people
waiting for a surgery date
Already been told they need an operation

Long waiter breakdown

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

82waiting 1 to 1.25 years (52 to 65 weeks)
1waiting 1.25 to 1.5 years (65 to 78 weeks)

Wait time over time

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

▼ -4.5 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 neurologist is about 13 weeks. This hospital is slower than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 69th out of 92 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 11th out of 17 in Midlands

What does Neurology cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Epilepsy and seizures
Multiple sclerosis (MS)
Migraine and headaches
Parkinson's disease
Stroke follow-up
Neuropathy (nerve damage)
Tremor investigation
Memory problems
Dizziness and vertigo

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 Neurology waiting list at University Hospitals Coventry And Warwickshire NHS Trust?

University Hospitals Coventry And Warwickshire NHS Trust currently has about 3,977 patients on its Neurology waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 15 weeks.

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

About 55% of Neurology 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 Neurology 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 Neurology 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.