Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Updated February 2026
The typical wait to see a paediatrician is
12 weeks
That's nearly 3 months
The NHS Paediatrics waiting list at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust currently has 2,360 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 12 weeks from GP referral. About 7 in 10 Paediatrics patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). 6 have been waiting over a year. Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS Foundation Trust in the North West region. Waits at this hospital are about 2.3 weeks shorter than in February 2025. It's moved up 14 places in the national league for this department's; now 57 out of 118 hospitals.
Median wait for this department, with the national average as a dashed line.
Distribution of patients by how many weeks they've been on the waiting list.
The national average wait to see a paediatrician is about 12 weeks. This hospital is about the same as the national average.
Ranked 57th out of 118 hospitals nationally for this department
Ranked 7th out of 16 in North West
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Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 2,360 patients on its Paediatrics waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 12 weeks.
About 69% of Paediatrics patients at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust are currently seen within 18 weeks of GP referral. The NHS constitutional target is 92%.
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 Paediatrics 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.