Across all departments, most patients wait about
12 weeks
That's roughly 3 months:
6 in 10 people are seen within 18 weeks.
Waits at this hospital are about 1.2 week shorter than in April 2025.
Formerly known as
This trust was formed from or previously known as:
Kidderminster Healthcare NHS TrustAlexandra Health Care NHS TrustWorcester Royal Infirmary NHS Trust
Hospital sites at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust operates the following NHS hospital sites. Waiting list figures on this page cover the trust as a whole.
Alexandra Hospital Evesham Community Hospital Kidderminster Hospital Malvern Community Hospital Pershore Community Hospital Princess Of Wales Community Hospital Ross Community Hospital Tenbury Community Hospital Worcestershire Royal Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the NHS waiting list at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust?
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust currently has about 57,215 patients on its NHS waiting list. The typical wait across all departments is around 12 weeks from GP referral, though this varies significantly by specialty.
Does Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust meet the NHS 18-week target?
About 6 in 10 patients at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals 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 Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust?
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust can be contacted via their main switchboard on 01905 763333. 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.