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Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

West Midlands · WR5 1JR

www.herefordshireandworcestershirehealthandcare.nhs.uk

Wait Score

C

CQC Rating

Requires improvement

About Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust is an NHS trust in the West Midlands region, based in WR5 1JR. As of the latest data, there are 53 patients on the waiting list. 77.4% of patients are seen within the 18-week NHS target. The trust is rated "Requires improvement" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

14.6pp gap
vs 92% NHS target
#198
of 416 trusts
→ Stable
+0.6pp (3 months)
Trauma & Orthopaedics
Longest wait (53 patients)

Waiting Times Overview

Median Wait

13.5 weeks

Within 18 Weeks

77.4%

Total Waiting

53

Over 52 Weeks

0

12-Month Trend (Median Wait)

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Trauma & Orthopaedics(national)77.4%C

CQC Quality Ratings

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Overall:Requires improvement

safe

RI

effective

Good

caring

Good

responsive

Good

Well-led

RI
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Frequently Asked Questions

How long are waiting times at Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust?

As of January 2026, 77.4% of patients at Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust are seen within the NHS 18-week target. There are currently 53 patients on the waiting list.

What is the CQC rating for Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust?

The Care Quality Commission rates Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust as "Requires improvement".

Does Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust have an A&E department?

This provider does not appear to operate a Type 1 A&E department, or A&E data is not available.

How does Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust compare to other hospitals?

The national average is 61.4% of patients seen within 18 weeks. Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust performs above average at 77.4%.

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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