NHS Ear, Nose and Throat Waiting Times in Midlands
Waiting times for all NHS and commissioned independent sector Ear, Nose and Throat providers in Midlands, covering the East and West Midlands, including Birmingham, Nottingham, Leicester, and Derby. Data sourced directly from NHS England RTT statistics.
25w
Regional average
16w
Shortest wait
44w
Longest wait
5w above
vs national average
All Ear, Nose and Throat hospitals in Midlands
Sorted by shortest treatment wait. Green badges indicate waits below 80% of the national average for this specialty.
| Hospital | Treatment wait | 8 in 10 patients wait |
|---|---|---|
| Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust | 16w | 33w |
| The Droitwich Spa Hospital - Circle | 17w | 35w |
| The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust | 17w | 32w |
| University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust | 20w | 42w |
| Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust | 20w | 35w |
| Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust | 21w | 34w |
| Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 21w | 34w |
| University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust | 21w | 41w |
| Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust | 22w | 47w |
| The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust | 23w | 38w |
| University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust | 23w | 49w |
| Wye Valley NHS Trust | 24w | 45w |
| The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust | 26w | 43w |
| University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust | 26w | 53w |
| University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust | 26w | 42w |
| Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust | 26w | 50w |
| South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust | 27w | 43w |
| Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust | 30w | 56w |
| Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust | 33w | 50w |
| United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust | 33w | 52w |
| George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust | 44w | 53w |
Your right to choose a hospital in Midlands
The NHS Constitution and the NHS Choice Framework give you the legal right to choose any NHS or commissioned independent sector provider in England for your first outpatient appointment. This right applies whether you live in Midlands or anywhere else in England. You are not limited to the hospital your GP first mentions, and you are not limited to providers within your local Integrated Care Board area.
If you have already been referred and are waiting at a hospital with a longer wait, ask your GP to redirect your referral to a provider with a shorter wait. Our Switch Pack includes a letter template and a step-by-step guide to help you make that request.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the average NHS Ear, Nose and Throat wait in Midlands?
Based on the latest NHS England RTT data, the average treatment wait for Ear, Nose and Throat in Midlands is 25 weeks. The shortest available wait across 21 reporting hospitals is 16 weeks. Figures are refreshed weekly.
Can I choose a hospital outside Midlands for my NHS referral?
Yes. The NHS Choice Framework gives you the legal right to choose any NHS or commissioned independent sector provider in England, regardless of which region you live in. If a hospital in a different region has a shorter wait, you can ask your GP to refer you there instead.
Does patient choice apply to independent sector hospitals in Midlands?
Yes. Many private hospitals across Midlands are commissioned by the NHS under the Independent Sector Treatment Centre programme. These providers appear on the NHS e-Referral Service alongside NHS trusts. You pay nothing for your care, and they often have shorter waiting times. Ask your GP whether commissioned independent providers are available for your specialty.
What is the 18-week NHS waiting time standard?
The NHS Constitution states that patients should not wait more than 18 weeks from GP referral to the start of treatment. In many specialties, waits are currently running above this standard. Patient choice allows you to look for a provider that is closer to meeting the 18-week target. ShorterWait shows you the current wait at every reporting hospital.
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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