Children's A&E and children's hospitals
Every A&E sees children; 6 children's A&E departments report to NHS England as a site of their own. Most people seen within 4 hours in September 2026: Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital 9 in 10.
Published waits captured 29 Oct, 08:50
Where to go
- Life-threatening (chest pain, trouble breathing, heavy bleeding, stroke signs, a fit, cannot be woken): call 999.
- Urgent but not life-threatening: A&E, or an urgent treatment centre, often quicker for cuts, sprains, minor burns and minor breaks.
- Not sure: NHS 111, online or by phone. They can book you a slot.
- Minor (coughs, colds, rashes): a pharmacist, no appointment needed.
Children's A&E departments
- Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital 9 in 10 people seen within 4 hours Brighton and Hove See this A&E
- Sheffield Children's Hospital 9 in 10 people seen within 4 hours Sheffield See this A&E
- Bristol Royal Hospital for Children 9 in 10 people seen within 4 hours Bristol See this A&E
- Alder Hey Children's Hospital 9 in 10 people seen within 4 hours Liverpool See this A&E
- Royal Manchester Children's Hospital 9 in 10 people seen within 4 hours Manchester See this A&E
- Birmingham Children's Hospital 7 in 10 people seen within 4 hours Birmingham See this A&E
- Midland Metropolitan University Hospital Children's Emergency Department 51m published wait Sandwell See this A&E
- University Hospital Coventry Children's Emergency Department 2h+ published wait Coventry See this A&E
Monthly: NHS England, .
Children's hospitals
| Hospital | Other paediatric services: most people | Waiting, all specialties | Children's A&E |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust | 35 weeks | 16,735 | Alder Hey Children's Hospital |
| Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust | 33 weeks | 23,169 | Birmingham Children's Hospital |
| Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust | 41 weeks | 8,184 | Not listed |
| Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust | 34 weeks | 11,708 | Sheffield Children's Hospital |
9 in 10 people on this hospital's waiting list have waited less than this.
Latest monthly: NHS England, . Data checked .
Children's eye A&E: Moorfields at Richard Desmond Children's Eye Centre.