Heartlands Hospital — Current A&E Queue
Also known as: Birmingham Heartlands, Heartlands A&E
Last updated just now · sourced from University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Typical Time in Department (AE)
minutes · ~ 11 hr 14 min
+20 min vs previous reading
About Heartlands Hospital
Heartlands Hospital is a large district general hospital in Bordesley Green, East Birmingham. Part of University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, the hospital serves the diverse communities of East Birmingham and Solihull. The Emergency Department handles approximately 110,000 attendances per year and has an on-site Urgent Treatment Centre. Heartlands is the designated centre for respiratory medicine in the Trust and has specialist units for heart failure, diabetes, and stroke. The hospital has strong academic links and is one of the largest employers in East Birmingham.
Hospital details
- City
- Birmingham, B9 5SS
- Opening Hours
- Open: 24 hours, 7 days a week
- NHS Trust
- University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
- Type
- Accident & Emergency (Type 1)
Departments & Services
Heartlands Hospital A&E Wait Times — Last 24 Hours
| Time | Typical Time in Dept | Change | Patients | Total in Dept |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| just now08:37 | 11 hr 14 min | +20 min(+3%) | — | — |
| 19 min ago08:17 | 10 hr 54 min | +41 min(+7%) | — | — |
| 1h ago07:36 | 10 hr 13 min | +23 min(+4%) | — | — |
| 1h ago07:13 | 9 hr 50 min | +25 min(+4%) | — | — |
| 1h ago06:48 | 9 hr 25 min | +23 min(+4%) | — | — |
| 2h ago06:25 | 9 hr 2 min | +49 min(+10%) | — | — |
| 3h ago05:36 | 8 hr 13 min | +24 min(+5%) | — | — |
| 3h ago05:12 | 7 hr 49 min | +36 min(+8%) | — | — |
| 4h ago04:36 | 7 hr 13 min | +22 min(+5%) | — | — |
| 4h ago04:14 | 6 hr 51 min | +38 min(+10%) | — | — |
| 5h ago03:36 | 6 hr 13 min | +22 min(+6%) | — | — |
| 5h ago03:14 | 5 hr 51 min | +39 min(+13%) | — | — |
Heartlands Hospital in context
The latest reading puts Heartlands Hospital at roughly 11 hr 14 min. Across Birmingham & Solihull the typical figure is around 6 hr 25 min. That puts this department noticeably above the area norm — the nearby-alternatives panel may show a shorter queue.
Wondering whether you actually need A&E?Common Questions About Heartlands Hospital
How long is the queue at Heartlands Hospital right now?
The most recent figure shows roughly 11 hr 14 min (674 minutes) at Heartlands Hospital's A&E. This is pulled from the trust's public dashboard and refreshes regularly, but the actual time you wait will depend on how urgently you need treatment and how busy the department is when you arrive.
What are Heartlands Hospital's opening hours?
The A&E at Heartlands Hospital runs around the clock — 24 hours, seven days a week, bank holidays included. No appointment is needed; patients are assessed on arrival and seen in order of clinical urgency, not arrival time.
Do I actually need A&E, or could a UTC near Birmingham be faster?
A&E at Heartlands Hospital is the right place for anything that could be life-threatening — chest pain, stroke symptoms, uncontrolled bleeding, serious breathing problems or major injuries. For less severe issues (sprains, small cuts, minor fractures, bites, burns), a nearby Urgent Treatment Centre will almost always see you sooner. If you are unsure, ring 111 — they can point you to the best service and sometimes book you a timed slot.
How do I get to Heartlands Hospital?
Heartlands Hospital is in Birmingham, postcode B9 5SS. Use the location search on this site to see the distance from where you are and compare it against other departments nearby.
When is Heartlands Hospital A&E typically quietest?
Nationally, emergency departments see the fewest arrivals between about 6 am and 9 am. Demand tends to peak on Monday mornings, weekday evenings after 6 pm, and on Friday and Saturday nights. Arriving during a quieter window — if your condition allows it — can noticeably cut the time you spend waiting.
Other Departments Nearby
7.5 km
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham
Birmingham
~ 5 hr 23 min
7.8 km
Solihull Hospital
Solihull
UTC~ 28 min
10.3 km
Midland Metropolitan University Hospital
Smethwick
~ 8 hr 25 min
10.4 km
Good Hope Hospital
Sutton Coldfield
~ 8 hr 35 min
20.8 km
Alexandra Hospital Redditch
Redditch
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Page content is periodically verified against official sources. All queue data comes from NHS Trust dashboards and government statistical releases.