Alert: Face mask wearing reintroduced
Due to high levels respiratory infections across Birmingham and Solihull, face masks have been reintroduced across all University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) hospitals.
UHB staff in clinical areas will be wearing a face mask and we encourage patients and visitors to do the same, if they are able to.
Our live waiting times show how long it will take to be seen in our emergency departments (A&Es) at Good Hope, Heartlands and Queen Elizabeth hospitals, and the Urgent Treatment Centre at Solihull Hospital.
If you visit our emergency departments (A&Es) and Urgent Treatment Centre, you will be assessed and will then be seen according to your clinical need.
Wait times are correct as of 19:31 on Thursday 9 January 2025.
Good Hope Hospital (Emergency Department)
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Heartlands Hospital (Emergency Department)
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Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (Emergency Department)
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Solihull Hospital (Urgent Treatment Centre)
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Alternatives to the Emergency Department (A&E)
Our emergency departments (A&Es) are very busy at the moment; to help ensure you are in the right place for your care we have details of the options available to you across Birmingham and Solihull.
Last reviewed: 08 January 2025