Yorkshire & the Humber
NHS waiting times and hospital performance across 14 trusts in Yorkshire & the Humber. Serving a population of 5.5 million. Ranked #4 of 10 regions for 18-week compliance.
12.1 weeks
Avg Median Wait
66.8%
Within 18 Weeks
537,432
Total Waiting
97
Waiting per 1,000
How Yorkshire & the Humber Compares
18-Week Compliance vs National
+4.2pp
Above national average (62.6%)
Demand Pressure
97 per 1,000
Higher than national avg (83.8)
Regional Ranking
#4 of 10
By 18-week compliance
Demographics
Population
5.5M
Median Age
39.8
Over 65
18.5%
GPs per 100k
64
Bed Capacity
Total Beds
450
Occupied
365
Occupancy Rate
81.1%
Based on KH03 data from 2 trusts. The Royal College of Emergency Medicine recommends occupancy below 85%.
All Trusts (14)
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Yorkshire & the Humber
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Yorkshire & the Humber
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Yorkshire & the Humber
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
Yorkshire & the Humber
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Yorkshire & the Humber
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Yorkshire & the Humber
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Yorkshire & the Humber
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Yorkshire & the Humber
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Yorkshire & the Humber
Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust
Yorkshire & the Humber
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Yorkshire & the Humber
Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust
Yorkshire & the Humber
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Yorkshire & the Humber
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Yorkshire & the Humber
Frequently Asked Questions
How long are NHS waiting times in Yorkshire & the Humber?
The average median wait across Yorkshire & the Humber is 12.1 weeks, with 66.8% of patients treated within the 18-week target. This is above the national average.
Which is the best hospital in Yorkshire & the Humber?
Based on current waiting time data, South West Yorkshire Partnership has the shortest waits in Yorkshire & the Humber, with 96.0% of patients treated within 18 weeks. Performance varies by specialty — check individual hospital pages for details.
How many people are waiting for treatment in Yorkshire & the Humber?
There are currently 537,432 patients on waiting lists across Yorkshire & the Humber, equivalent to 97 per 1,000 residents. Of these, 8,870 have been waiting over 52 weeks.