Paediatrics Department Waiting Times in Bury St. Edmunds

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Updated December 2025

The typical wait to see a paediatrician is

16 weeks

That's nearly 4 months

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS Foundation Trust in the East of England region. There are currently 1,641 people waiting to see a paediatrician, with a typical wait of about nearly 4 months. 54% of patients are seen within the 18-week target.

54 out of 100
patients are seen within 18 weeks
1,641
people on the waiting list
43 weeks
worst case wait time (92nd percentile)
51 people
have been waiting over a year
29 people
have been approved for treatment and are waiting for a date (2% of the list)

Long waiter breakdown

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

50waiting 1–1.25 years (52–65 weeks)
1waiting 1.25–1.5 years (65–78 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 a paediatrician is about 12 weeks. This hospital is slower than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 100th out of 118 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 9th out of 12 in East of England

What does Paediatrics cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Developmental assessments
Childhood asthma
Growth concerns
Behavioural assessments (ADHD, autism)
Paediatric allergies
Childhood eczema
Recurrent infections
Bed-wetting (enuresis)

Hospital contact

Main hospital switchboard — ask to be connected to the department.

West Suffolk Hospital, Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 2QZ
01284 713000
NHS Suffolk And North East Essex Integrated Care Board

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Paediatrics waiting time at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust?

The current average Paediatrics waiting time at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is about 16 weeks.

How does West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust compare to other hospitals for Paediatrics?

You can compare Paediatrics 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.