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Not ratedAbout The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS trust in the West Midlands region, based in DY1 2HQ. As of the latest data, there are 45,874 patients on the waiting list. 61.1% of patients are seen within the 18-week NHS target.
Waiting Times Overview
Median Wait
13.5 weeks
Within 18 Weeks
61.1%
Total Waiting
45,874
Over 52 Weeks
32
12-Month Trend (Median Wait)
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Waiting Times by Specialty
View all →| Trauma & Orthopaedics(national) | 59.2% | F |
| Ophthalmology(national) | 61.8% | F |
| ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat)(national) | 58.4% | F |
| Other Medical(national) | 64.2% | F |
| Gynaecology(national) | 59.9% | F |
| General Surgery(national) | 52.5% | F |
| Dermatology(national) | 71.9% | D |
| Other Services(national) | 36.1% | F |
| Other Surgical(national) | 68.3% | D |
| Gastroenterology(national) | 55.5% | F |
| Cardiology(national) | 80.2% | B |
| Oral Surgery(national) | 54.8% | F |
| Plastic Surgery(national) | 56.2% | F |
| Paediatrics(national) | 63.7% | F |
| Urology(national) | 76.4% | C |
| Neurology(national) | 46.6% | F |
| Respiratory Medicine(national) | 81.6% | B |
| Rheumatology(national) | 89.0% | A |
| Elderly Medicine(national) | 88.9% | A |
| General Medicine(national) | 100.0% | A+ |
| Mental Health(national) | 100.0% | A+ |
A&E Performance
4-Hour Target
65.8%
Attendances
8,946
Over 12 Hours
178
A&E Trend (% within 4 hours)
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CQC Quality Ratings
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Goodeffective
Goodcaring
Goodresponsive
GoodWell-led
GoodTired of waiting?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long are waiting times at The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust?
As of January 2026, 61.1% of patients at The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust are seen within the NHS 18-week target. There are currently 45,874 patients on the waiting list.
What is the CQC rating for The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust?
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust has not yet been individually rated by the CQC in our dataset.
Does The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust have an A&E department?
Yes. The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust A&E sees approximately 8,946 patients per month, with 65.8% seen within 4 hours.
How does The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust compare to other hospitals?
The national average is 61.4% of patients seen within 18 weeks. The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust performs below average at 61.1%.
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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