West Midlands Hospital waiting times
Here is how long people waited for treatment at West Midlands Hospital, by specialty, in August 2026.
Dudley, West Midlands, B63 2AH. ODS code NVC21.
This is an independent provider that treats NHS patients. If your GP refers you here under your right to choose, the NHS pays.
Hospital waiting times near Dudley. A&E waiting times near Dudley.
Waits by specialty
Each band runs from the point where half of patients had been treated to the point where 9 in 10 had.
| Specialty | Treated waits | Waiting now | Within 18 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trauma and orthopaedics | 16 to 37 weeks | 14 to 32 weeks | 68% |
| General surgery | Too few patients to show | ||
| Gynaecology | Too few patients to show | ||
| Other medical services | Too few patients to show | ||
| Other services | Too few patients to show | ||
| Plastic surgery | Too few patients to show | ||
| Urology | Too few patients to show | ||
NHS England figures, . Checked for new figures . About the data.
Questions people ask
How long is the waiting list at West Midlands Hospital?
At the end of August 2026, 816 people were on the waiting list across all specialties. Half had waited under 14 weeks and 9 in 10 under 33 weeks. 67% were within the 18-week standard. Each specialty in the table below has its own figure.
Can I check where I am on the waiting list?
Not from this site: these are NHS England's monthly figures for whole specialties, not individual patients. The NHS App shows your own referral, and the hospital's patient advice and liaison service (PALS) can tell you your position and whether your referral is marked urgent. See how your wait compares.
How do I get seen sooner than the West Midlands Hospital wait time?
When your GP refers you, you can choose any hospital in England that holds an NHS contract, including independent hospitals the NHS pays for. If you have already waited over 18 weeks with no date in the next 8 weeks, you can ask to move. Compare every hospital near you first. Hospital waiting times near Dudley.