SANDWELL AND WEST BIRMINGHAM HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
West Midlands · B66 2QT
RTT data period: May 2026
Wait Score
FAbout SANDWELL AND WEST BIRMINGHAM HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
SANDWELL AND WEST BIRMINGHAM HOSPITALS NHS TRUST is a provider included in NHS England referral-to-treatment statistics (West Midlands · B66 2QT). The latest extract contains 66,145 incomplete pathways. 61.5% of pathways are within 18 weeks.
Waiting Times Overview
Median Wait
13.5 weeks
Within 18 Weeks
61.5%
Total Waiting
66,145
Over 52 Weeks
369
Waiting Times by Specialty
View all →| Ophthalmology(national) | 77.7% | C |
| ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat)(national) | 45.0% | F |
| Paediatrics(national) | 69.4% | D |
| Trauma & Orthopaedics(national) | 63.0% | F |
| Other Surgical(national) | 66.3% | D |
| Cardiology(national) | 48.9% | F |
| Gynaecology(national) | 59.5% | F |
| General Surgery(national) | 63.8% | F |
| Urology(national) | 63.1% | F |
| Dermatology(national) | 57.1% | F |
| Other Medical(national) | 61.2% | F |
| Gastroenterology(national) | 49.6% | F |
| Respiratory Medicine(national) | 92.5% | A+ |
| Neurology(national) | 42.1% | F |
| Oral Surgery(national) | 61.4% | F |
| Plastic Surgery(national) | 66.2% | D |
| Other Services(national) | 18.6% | F |
| Rheumatology(national) | 92.3% | A+ |
| Elderly Medicine(national) | 95.2% | A+ |
| Cardiothoracic Surgery(national) | 100.0% | A+ |
A&E Performance
4-Hour Target
73.3%
Attendances
21,422
Over 12 Hours
231
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long are waiting times at SANDWELL AND WEST BIRMINGHAM HOSPITALS NHS TRUST?
As of May 2026, 61.5% of incomplete pathways reported by SANDWELL AND WEST BIRMINGHAM HOSPITALS NHS TRUST are within 18 weeks. The extract contains 66,145 incomplete pathways.
What A&E data is available for SANDWELL AND WEST BIRMINGHAM HOSPITALS NHS TRUST?
The June 2026 NHS England extract reports 21,422 A&E attendances for SANDWELL AND WEST BIRMINGHAM HOSPITALS NHS TRUST, with 73.3% completed within 4 hours.
How does SANDWELL AND WEST BIRMINGHAM HOSPITALS NHS TRUST compare with other reporting providers?
Nationally, 65.5% of incomplete pathways are within 18 weeks. SANDWELL AND WEST BIRMINGHAM HOSPITALS NHS TRUST is below that figure at 61.5%.
Data sourced from NHS England (Referral to Treatment waiting times, A&E statistics) and Care Quality Commission (CQC ratings). Last updated: 2026-07-01.
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