Across all departments, most patients wait about
14 weeks
That's roughly just over 3 months:
6 in 10 people are seen within 18 weeks.
Waits at this hospital are about 1.2 week shorter than in February 2025.
Hospital sites at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust operates the following NHS hospital sites. Waiting list figures on this page cover the trust as a whole.
Arrowe Park Hospital Clatterbridge Hospital Ellesmere Port Hospital Outpatients Department (Clatterbridge Hospital) Outpatients Department (Victoria Central Hospital) Spire Murrayfield Hospital St. Catherines Hospital Victoria Central Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the NHS waiting list at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust?
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 46,197 patients on its NHS waiting list. The typical wait across all departments is around 14 weeks from GP referral, though this varies significantly by specialty.
Does Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target?
About 6 in 10 patients at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation 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 Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust?
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust can be contacted via their main switchboard on 0151 678 5111. 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.