NHS Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) Referral Waiting Times in Stoke-on-trent

University Hospitals Of North Midlands NHS Trust

Updated April 2026

The typical wait to see an ENT specialist is

13 weeks

That's 3 months

The NHS Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) waiting list at University Hospitals Of North Midlands NHS Trust currently has 4,047 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 13 weeks from GP referral. About 6 in 10 Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). 168 have been waiting over a year. University Hospitals Of North Midlands NHS Trust is an NHS Trust in the Midlands region. Waits at this hospital are about 2.4 weeks shorter than in April 2025. It's moved up 11 places in the national league for this department's; now 72 out of 159 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Apr 25Apr 26
Typical wait
12.6weeks
▼ -2.4 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
6in 10
▲ +5.4 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
4k
▲ +230
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
168
▼ -41
Been on the list for 12+ months
6 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
4,047
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
45 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
168 people
have waited over a year
Been on the list for 12+ months
1,143 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:

143waiting 1 to 1.25 years (52 to 65 weeks)
25waiting 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.

▼ -2.4 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 an ENT specialist is about 13 weeks. This hospital is about the same as the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 72nd out of 159 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 9th out of 23 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.

Newcastle Road, Stoke-on-trent, ST4 6QG
01782 715444
NHS Staffordshire And Stoke-on-trent Integrated Care Board

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) waiting list at University Hospitals Of North Midlands NHS Trust?

University Hospitals Of North Midlands NHS Trust currently has about 4,047 patients on its Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 13 weeks.

Does University Hospitals Of North Midlands NHS Trust meet the NHS 18-week target for Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)?

About 60% of Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) patients at University Hospitals Of North Midlands 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 Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) 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 Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) 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.