NHS Respiratory Medicine Referral Waiting Times in Hereford

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Updated February 2026

The typical wait to see a respiratory consultant is

9 weeks

That's just over 2 months

The NHS Respiratory Medicine waiting list at Wye Valley NHS Trust currently has 1,165 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 9 weeks from GP referral. About 8 in 10 Respiratory Medicine patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). 17 have been waiting over a year. Wye Valley NHS Trust is an NHS Trust in the Midlands region. Waits at this hospital are about 2.7 weeks shorter than in February 2025. It's moved up 10 places in the national league for this department's; now 58 out of 125 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Feb 25Feb 26
Typical wait
9.4weeks
▼ -2.7 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
8in 10
▲ +13.6 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
1.2k
▲ +162
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
17
No change
Been on the list for 12+ months
8 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
1,165
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
34 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
17 people
have waited over a year
Been on the list for 12+ months
155 people
waiting for a surgery date
Already been told they need an operation

Long waiter breakdown

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

16waiting 1 to 1.25 years (52 to 65 weeks)
1waiting 1.25 to 1.5 years (65 to 78 weeks)

Wait time over time

Median wait for this department, with the national average as a dashed line.

▼ -2.7 wks

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 respiratory consultant is about 10 weeks. This hospital is about the same as the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 58th out of 125 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 10th out of 21 in Midlands

What does Respiratory Medicine cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Asthma management
COPD treatment
Sleep apnoea assessment
Lung function tests (spirometry)
Pulmonary fibrosis
Persistent cough investigation
Breathlessness assessment
Pleural effusion drainage
Bronchoscopy

Hospital contact

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

County Hospital, Hereford, HR1 2ER
01432 355444
NHS Herefordshire And Worcestershire Integrated Care Board

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS Respiratory Medicine waiting list at Wye Valley NHS Trust?

Wye Valley NHS Trust currently has about 1,165 patients on its Respiratory Medicine waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 9 weeks.

Does Wye Valley NHS Trust meet the NHS 18-week target for Respiratory Medicine?

About 77% of Respiratory Medicine patients at Wye Valley NHS Trust are currently seen within 18 weeks of GP referral. The NHS constitutional target is 92%.

Can I choose a different hospital if the Respiratory Medicine wait is too long?

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 Respiratory Medicine 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.