The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
NHS waiting times across 23 specialties at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, Midlands.
Data sourced from NHS England RTT statistics and refreshed weekly. Green badges indicate waits below the national average for that specialty.
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Specialties reported
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Shortest wait
Midlands
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Waiting times by specialty at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
| Specialty | Treatment wait | vs national avg | 8 in 10 wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breast | 3w | 1w below | 3w |
| Colorectal | 8w | 8w below | 13w |
| Haematology | 11w | N/A | 20w |
| Urology | 11w | N/A | 21w |
| Cardiothoracic Surgery | 13w | 1w below | 15w |
| Gastroenterology | 13w | 2w below | 24w |
| Orthodontics | 13w | N/A | 22w |
| Paediatrics | 13w | N/A | 19w |
| Hepatology | 14w | N/A | 24w |
| Ophthalmology | 15w | N/A | 24w |
| Gynaecology | 16w | N/A | 36w |
| Renal | 16w | N/A | 14w |
| Ear, Nose and Throat | 17w | 3w below | 32w |
| Cardiology | 19w | 1w above | 32w |
| Respiratory | 19w | N/A | 32w |
| Maxillofacial Surgery | 20w | N/A | 38w |
| Oral Surgery | 20w | N/A | 35w |
| Vascular | 20w | N/A | 36w |
| Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery | 21w | N/A | 37w |
| Endocrinology | 22w | 3w above | 30w |
| General Surgery | 23w | 4w above | 36w |
| Orthopaedics | 23w | N/A | 39w |
| Paediatric Surgery | 29w | N/A | 38w |
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Under the NHS Constitution and the NHS Choice Framework, you are entitled to ask your GP to refer you to The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust for your first outpatient appointment in any of the specialties listed above. Your GP should facilitate this through the NHS e-Referral Service. If The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust appears on e-RS for your specialty, you can book your appointment there directly.
If you are already waiting at a different hospital and would prefer The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, ask your GP to redirect your referral. Our Switch Pack includes a letter template and conversation guide to help you make that request confidently.
Data sourced from NHS England Referral to Treatment (RTT) statistics under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Not medical advice. Always consult your GP before changing your care arrangements.
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