Across all departments, most patients wait about
11 weeks
That's roughly 2½ months:
7 in 10 people are seen within 18 weeks.
Waits at this hospital haven't really changed since February 2025.
Hospital sites at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust operates the following NHS hospital sites. Waiting list figures on this page cover the trust as a whole.
Bmi The Priory Hospital Cannock Chase Hospital Dorothy Pattison Hospital Goscote Hospital Manor Hospital Russells Hall Hospital Spire Little Aston Hospital Spire Parkway Hospital The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital Walsall Diabetes Centre (Manor Hospital)
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the NHS waiting list at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust?
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust currently has about 28,527 patients on its NHS waiting list. The typical wait across all departments is around 11 weeks from GP referral, though this varies significantly by specialty.
Does Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust meet the NHS 18-week target?
About 7 in 10 patients at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust are currently seen within the 18-week referral-to-treatment target. The NHS constitutional standard is 9 in 10 (92%).
How do I contact Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust?
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust can be contacted via their main switchboard on 01922 721172. Ask to be connected to the relevant department or clinic.
Can I choose to be referred to this hospital?
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 before accepting a referral.