University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Updated February 2026
The typical wait to see a paediatrician is
12 weeks
That's nearly 3 months
The NHS Paediatrics waiting list at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust currently has 2,676 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 12 weeks from GP referral. About 7 in 10 Paediatrics patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). 2 have been waiting over a year. University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS Foundation Trust in the South West region. Waits at this hospital are about 1.1 week shorter than in February 2025. It's moved up 1 place in the national league for this department's; now 61 out of 118 hospitals.
Median wait for this department, with the national average as a dashed line.
Distribution of patients by how many weeks they've been on the waiting list.
The national average wait to see a paediatrician is about 12 weeks. This hospital is about the same as the national average.
Ranked 61st out of 118 hospitals nationally for this department
Ranked 6th out of 12 in South West
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University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 2,676 patients on its Paediatrics waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 12 weeks.
About 68% of Paediatrics patients at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust are currently seen within 18 weeks of GP referral. The NHS constitutional target is 92%.
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 Paediatrics 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.