Across all departments, most patients wait about
12 weeks
That's roughly 3 months:
7 in 10 people are seen within 18 weeks.
Waits at this hospital are about 2.6 weeks shorter than in February 2025.
Formerly known as
This trust was formed from or previously known as:
Hereford District General Hospital Unit
Hospital sites at Wye Valley NHS Trust
Wye Valley NHS Trust operates the following NHS hospital sites. Waiting list figures on this page cover the trust as a whole.
Bridgnorth Hospital Bromyard Community Hospital Builth Wells Hospital Hereford County Hospital Knighton Community Hospital Leominster Community Hospital Llandrindod Wells Hospital Ludlow Hospital Monmouth General Hospital Nuffield Health Shrewsbury Hospital Princess Royal Hospital Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham Ross On Wye Community Hospital St Joseph's Hospital Tetbury Hospital Tewkesbury Hospital The Droitwich Spa Hospital Winfield Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the NHS waiting list at Wye Valley NHS Trust?
Wye Valley NHS Trust currently has about 21,483 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 Wye Valley NHS Trust meet the NHS 18-week target?
About 7 in 10 patients at Wye Valley 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 Wye Valley NHS Trust?
Wye Valley NHS Trust can be contacted via their main switchboard on 01432 355444. 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.