Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust
West Midlands · B66 2QT
www.sandwellandwestbirminghamhospitals.nhs.ukWait Score
FCQC Rating
Not ratedAbout Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust
Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust is an NHS trust in the West Midlands region, based in B66 2QT. As of the latest data, there are 33,889 patients on the waiting list. 56.8% of patients are seen within the 18-week NHS target.
Waiting Times Overview
Median Wait
15.5 weeks
Within 18 Weeks
56.8%
Total Waiting
33,889
Over 52 Weeks
277
12-Month Trend (Median Wait)
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Waiting Times by Specialty
View all →| ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat)(national) | 36.7% | F |
| Ophthalmology(national) | 76.4% | C |
| Paediatrics(national) | 63.5% | F |
| Trauma & Orthopaedics(national) | 58.7% | F |
| Cardiology(national) | 45.8% | F |
| Other Surgical(national) | 59.8% | F |
| General Surgery(national) | 60.2% | F |
| Gynaecology(national) | 51.1% | F |
| Urology(national) | 60.6% | F |
| Other Medical(national) | 58.1% | F |
| Dermatology(national) | 62.7% | F |
| Gastroenterology(national) | 36.9% | F |
| Neurology(national) | 34.5% | F |
| Respiratory Medicine(national) | 85.0% | A |
| Other Services(national) | 30.8% | F |
| Plastic Surgery(national) | 63.3% | F |
| Oral Surgery(national) | 78.8% | C |
| Rheumatology(national) | 83.4% | B |
| Elderly Medicine(national) | 100.0% | A+ |
| Cardiothoracic Surgery(national) | 100.0% | A+ |
A&E Performance
4-Hour Target
51.5%
Attendances
10,569
Over 12 Hours
448
A&E Trend (% within 4 hours)
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CQC Quality Ratings
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Goodeffective
Goodcaring
Goodresponsive
GoodWell-led
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long are waiting times at Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust?
As of January 2026, 56.8% of patients at Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust are seen within the NHS 18-week target. There are currently 33,889 patients on the waiting list.
What is the CQC rating for Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust?
Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust has not yet been individually rated by the CQC in our dataset.
Does Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust have an A&E department?
Yes. Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust A&E sees approximately 10,569 patients per month, with 51.5% seen within 4 hours.
How does Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust compare to other hospitals?
The national average is 61.4% of patients seen within 18 weeks. Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust performs below average at 56.8%.
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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