West Midlands
NHS waiting times and hospital performance across 16 trusts in West Midlands. Serving a population of 6.0 million. Ranked #6 of 10 regions for 18-week compliance.
13.0 weeks
Avg Median Wait
64.7%
Within 18 Weeks
478,665
Total Waiting
79.4
Waiting per 1,000
How West Midlands Compares
18-Week Compliance vs National
+2.1pp
Above national average (62.6%)
Demand Pressure
79.4 per 1,000
Lower than national avg (83.8)
Regional Ranking
#6 of 10
By 18-week compliance
Demographics
Population
6.0M
Median Age
39.5
Over 65
18.2%
GPs per 100k
66
Bed Capacity
Total Beds
448
Occupied
397
Occupancy Rate
88.6%
Based on KH03 data from 3 trusts. The Royal College of Emergency Medicine recommends occupancy below 85%.
All Trusts (16)
Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
West Midlands
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
West Midlands
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
West Midlands
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
West Midlands
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
West Midlands
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
West Midlands
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
West Midlands
Wye Valley NHS Trust
West Midlands
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
West Midlands
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
West Midlands
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
West Midlands
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
West Midlands
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
West Midlands
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
West Midlands
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
West Midlands
Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust
West Midlands
Frequently Asked Questions
How long are NHS waiting times in West Midlands?
The average median wait across West Midlands is 13.0 weeks, with 64.7% of patients treated within the 18-week target. This is above the national average.
Which is the best hospital in West Midlands?
Based on current waiting time data, Midlands Partnership University has the shortest waits in West Midlands, with 94.3% of patients treated within 18 weeks. Performance varies by specialty — check individual hospital pages for details.
How many people are waiting for treatment in West Midlands?
There are currently 478,665 patients on waiting lists across West Midlands, equivalent to 79.4 per 1,000 residents. Of these, 7,833 have been waiting over 52 weeks.