East Midlands
NHS waiting times and hospital performance across 8 trusts in East Midlands. Serving a population of 4.9 million. Ranked #10 of 10 regions for 18-week compliance.
14.1 weeks
Avg Median Wait
60.9%
Within 18 Weeks
281,182
Total Waiting
57
Waiting per 1,000
How East Midlands Compares
18-Week Compliance vs National
-1.7pp
Below national average (62.6%)
Demand Pressure
57 per 1,000
Lower than national avg (83.8)
Regional Ranking
#10 of 10
By 18-week compliance
Demographics
Population
4.9M
Median Age
41.3
Over 65
19.7%
GPs per 100k
62
Bed Capacity
Total Beds
183
Occupied
155
Occupancy Rate
84.7%
Based on KH03 data from 1 trusts. The Royal College of Emergency Medicine recommends occupancy below 85%.
All Trusts (8)
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
East Midlands
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
East Midlands
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust
East Midlands
Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
East Midlands
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
East Midlands
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
East Midlands
United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
East Midlands
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
East Midlands
Frequently Asked Questions
How long are NHS waiting times in East Midlands?
The average median wait across East Midlands is 14.1 weeks, with 60.9% of patients treated within the 18-week target. This is below the national average.
Which is the best hospital in East Midlands?
Based on current waiting time data, Lincolnshire Partnership has the shortest waits in East Midlands, with 94.4% of patients treated within 18 weeks. Performance varies by specialty — check individual hospital pages for details.
How many people are waiting for treatment in East Midlands?
There are currently 281,182 patients on waiting lists across East Midlands, equivalent to 57 per 1,000 residents. Of these, 5,019 have been waiting over 52 weeks.