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Not ratedAbout The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is an NHS trust in the West Midlands region, based in WV10 0QP. As of the latest data, there are 75,527 patients on the waiting list. 56.3% of patients are seen within the 18-week NHS target.
Waiting Times Overview
Median Wait
15.5 weeks
Within 18 Weeks
56.3%
Total Waiting
75,527
Over 52 Weeks
2,032
12-Month Trend (Median Wait)
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Waiting Times by Specialty
View all →| Ophthalmology(national) | 56.4% | F |
| Urology(national) | 46.8% | F |
| Trauma & Orthopaedics(national) | 62.9% | F |
| Other Medical(national) | 67.5% | D |
| ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat)(national) | 48.5% | F |
| Gynaecology(national) | 49.8% | F |
| Other Surgical(national) | 74.3% | D |
| Cardiology(national) | 58.1% | F |
| Gastroenterology(national) | 60.1% | F |
| Oral Surgery(national) | 37.8% | F |
| General Surgery(national) | 25.4% | F |
| Neurology(national) | 58.4% | F |
| Respiratory Medicine(national) | 84.0% | B |
| Rheumatology(national) | 73.1% | D |
| Paediatrics(national) | 47.6% | F |
| Dermatology(national) | 73.2% | D |
| Other Services(national) | 92.1% | A+ |
| Plastic Surgery(national) | 74.5% | D |
| Elderly Medicine(national) | 96.1% | A+ |
| General Medicine(national) | 100.0% | A+ |
A&E Performance
4-Hour Target
64.9%
Attendances
10,403
Over 12 Hours
511
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 Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust?
As of January 2026, 56.3% of patients at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust are seen within the NHS 18-week target. There are currently 75,527 patients on the waiting list.
What is the CQC rating for The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust?
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust has not yet been individually rated by the CQC in our dataset.
Does The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust have an A&E department?
Yes. The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust A&E sees approximately 10,403 patients per month, with 64.9% seen within 4 hours.
How does The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust compare to other hospitals?
The national average is 61.4% of patients seen within 18 weeks. The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust performs below average at 56.3%.
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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