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

University Hospitals Of North Midlands NHS Trust

Updated December 2025

The typical wait to see an ENT specialist is

17 weeks

That's 4 months

University Hospitals Of North Midlands NHS Trust is an NHS Trust in the Midlands region. There are currently 3,756 people waiting to see an ENT specialist, with a typical wait of about 4 months. 53% of patients are seen within the 18-week target.

53 out of 100
patients are seen within 18 weeks
3,756
people on the waiting list
48 weeks
worst case wait time (92nd percentile)
187 people
have been waiting over a year
1,138 people
have been approved for treatment and are waiting for a date (30% of the list)

Long waiter breakdown

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

176waiting 1–1.25 years (52–65 weeks)
9waiting 1.25–1.5 years (65–78 weeks)
2waiting over 1.5 years (78+ weeks)

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 about the same as the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 103rd out of 160 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 7th 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.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The current average Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) waiting time at University Hospitals Of North Midlands NHS Trust is about 17 weeks.

How does University Hospitals Of North Midlands 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.