NHSQueue

West Midlands

NHS waiting-time data across 19 reporting providers in West Midlands. Ranked #5 of 9 regions by the 18-week figure.

12.8 weeks

Avg Median Wait

64.9%

Within 18 Weeks

712,858

Total Waiting

How West Midlands Compares

18-Week Compliance vs National

-0.6pp

Below national average (65.5%)

Regional Ranking

#5 of 9

By the 18-week figure

⏱ Shortest Waits

MIDLANDS PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY

92.4% within 18 weeks

⏱ Longest Waits

THE ROBERT JONES AND AGNES HUNT ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL

53.6% within 18 weeks

All Providers (19)

#1

MIDLANDS PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

West Midlands

A+
Median5.5wk
<18wk92.4%
#2

HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE HEALTH AND CARE NHS TRUST

West Midlands

A+
Median5.5wk
<18wk100.0%
#3

BIRMINGHAM COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

West Midlands

C
Median9.5wk
<18wk78.7%
#4

WALSALL HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST

West Midlands

D
Median10.5wk
<18wk74.4%
#5

SHROPSHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS TRUST

West Midlands

B
Median10.5wk
<18wk82.2%
#6

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

West Midlands

D
Median11.5wk
<18wk68.6%
#7

THE SHREWSBURY AND TELFORD HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

West Midlands

D
Median11.5wk
<18wk69.9%
#8

SOUTH WARWICKSHIRE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

West Midlands

D
Median11.5wk
<18wk69.0%
#9

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST

West Midlands

F
Median12.5wk
<18wk63.7%
#10

THE DUDLEY GROUP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

West Midlands

D
Median12.5wk
<18wk65.1%
#11

WYE VALLEY NHS TRUST

West Midlands

F
Median12.5wk
<18wk64.8%
#12

BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

West Midlands

F
Median12.5wk
<18wk64.8%
#13

GEORGE ELIOT HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

West Midlands

F
Median12.5wk
<18wk64.1%
#14

THE ROYAL ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

West Midlands

D
Median12.5wk
<18wk67.4%
#15

SANDWELL AND WEST BIRMINGHAM HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

West Midlands

F
Median13.5wk
<18wk61.5%
#16

WORCESTERSHIRE ACUTE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

West Midlands

F
Median13.5wk
<18wk62.5%
#17

THE ROYAL WOLVERHAMPTON NHS TRUST

West Midlands

F
Median14.5wk
<18wk60.4%
#18

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST

West Midlands

F
Median15.5wk
<18wk58.0%
#19

THE ROBERT JONES AND AGNES HUNT ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

West Midlands

F
Median16.5wk
<18wk53.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

How long are NHS waiting times in West Midlands?

The average median wait across West Midlands is 12.8 weeks, with 64.9% of incomplete pathways within 18 weeks. This is below the national average.

Which provider has the highest 18-week figure in West Midlands?

Based on the current RTT extract, MIDLANDS PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY has the highest 18-week figure in West Midlands, with 92.4% of incomplete pathways within 18 weeks. Performance varies by specialty — check individual provider pages for details.

How many incomplete pathways are reported in West Midlands?

The latest extract contains 712,858 incomplete pathways across West Midlands. Of these, 10,592 have been waiting over 52 weeks.