Wait Score
FCQC Rating
Not ratedAbout University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS trust in the West Midlands region, based in B15 2GW. As of the latest data, there are 12,406 patients on the waiting list. 62.0% of patients are seen within the 18-week NHS target.
Waiting Times Overview
Median Wait
13.5 weeks
Within 18 Weeks
62.0%
Total Waiting
12,406
Over 52 Weeks
97
12-Month Trend (Median Wait)
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Waiting Times by Specialty
View all →| Other Medical(national) | 73.6% | D |
| Ophthalmology(national) | 46.9% | F |
| Neurosurgery(national) | 63.3% | F |
| Neurology(national) | 55.1% | F |
| ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat)(national) | 52.1% | F |
| Urology(national) | 55.5% | F |
| Other Surgical(national) | 66.6% | D |
| Oral Surgery(national) | 45.5% | F |
| Dermatology(national) | 74.5% | D |
| Cardiology(national) | 77.2% | C |
| Gastroenterology(national) | 63.1% | F |
| General Surgery(national) | 58.7% | F |
| Respiratory Medicine(national) | 76.3% | C |
| Gynaecology(national) | 55.2% | F |
| Trauma & Orthopaedics(national) | 66.6% | D |
| Other Services(national) | 73.8% | D |
| Plastic Surgery(national) | 65.4% | D |
| Cardiothoracic Surgery(national) | 83.5% | B |
| Paediatrics(national) | 56.3% | F |
| Rheumatology(national) | 83.5% | B |
| Elderly Medicine(national) | 100.0% | A+ |
| Mental Health(national) | 92.3% | A+ |
| General Medicine(national) | 100.0% | A+ |
A&E Performance
4-Hour Target
58.2%
Attendances
30,640
Over 12 Hours
1,923
A&E Trend (% within 4 hours)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long are waiting times at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust?
As of January 2026, 62.0% of patients at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust are seen within the NHS 18-week target. There are currently 12,406 patients on the waiting list.
What is the CQC rating for University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust?
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust has not yet been individually rated by the CQC in our dataset.
Does University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust have an A&E department?
Yes. University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust A&E sees approximately 30,640 patients per month, with 58.2% seen within 4 hours.
How does University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust compare to other hospitals?
The national average is 61.4% of patients seen within 18 weeks. University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust performs above average at 62.0%.
Data sourced from NHS England (Referral to Treatment waiting times, A&E statistics) and Care Quality Commission (CQC ratings). Last updated: 2026-03-14.
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