West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
East of England · WD18 0HB
www.westhertfordshireteachinghospitals.nhs.ukWait Score
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West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is an NHS trust in the East of England region, based in WD18 0HB. As of the latest data, there are 44,672 patients on the waiting list. 64.9% of patients are seen within the 18-week NHS target.
Waiting Times Overview
Median Wait
13.5 weeks
Within 18 Weeks
64.9%
Total Waiting
44,672
Over 52 Weeks
867
12-Month Trend (Median Wait)
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Waiting Times by Specialty
View all →| Cardiology(national) | 72.8% | D |
| Trauma & Orthopaedics(national) | 57.7% | F |
| Other Medical(national) | 65.0% | D |
| Dermatology(national) | 78.9% | C |
| Gastroenterology(national) | 76.9% | C |
| General Surgery(national) | 54.0% | F |
| ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat)(national) | 44.5% | F |
| Ophthalmology(national) | 63.6% | F |
| Urology(national) | 74.1% | D |
| Oral Surgery(national) | 55.3% | F |
| Gynaecology(national) | 64.3% | F |
| Neurology(national) | 51.1% | F |
| Respiratory Medicine(national) | 66.1% | D |
| Paediatrics(national) | 54.1% | F |
| Other Surgical(national) | 77.1% | C |
| Rheumatology(national) | 68.9% | D |
| Other Services(national) | 96.7% | A+ |
| Elderly Medicine(national) | 96.1% | A+ |
| General Medicine(national) | 91.3% | A+ |
| Mental Health(national) | 100.0% | A+ |
A&E Performance
4-Hour Target
72.6%
Attendances
7,839
Over 12 Hours
29
A&E Trend (% within 4 hours)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long are waiting times at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust?
As of January 2026, 64.9% of patients at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust are seen within the NHS 18-week target. There are currently 44,672 patients on the waiting list.
What is the CQC rating for West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust?
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has not yet been individually rated by the CQC in our dataset.
Does West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust have an A&E department?
Yes. West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust A&E sees approximately 7,839 patients per month, with 72.6% seen within 4 hours.
How does West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust compare to other hospitals?
The national average is 61.4% of patients seen within 18 weeks. West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust performs above average at 64.9%.
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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