Live A&E Waiting Times in Birmingham
Compare frequently updated A&E and urgent treatment waits across Birmingham, Smethwick and Solihull.
Birmingham A&E and urgent care near you
This page covers Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Edgbaston, Heartlands Hospital and Good Hope Hospital in Sutton Coldfield. It also includes Midland Metropolitan University Hospital in Smethwick and Solihull Hospital UTC as nearby options for people across Erdington, Yardley, Bordesley Green, Sandwell, West Bromwich and Solihull.
A&E departments treat serious and life-threatening emergencies. A UTC treats many urgent but non-life-threatening conditions and may have limited opening hours. For urgent advice, use NHS 111. If someone is seriously ill or injured, call 999 and do not delay care to compare waits.
A&E departments in Birmingham and nearby
Queen Elizabeth, Heartlands and Good Hope are in Birmingham. Midland Metropolitan is in nearby Smethwick, Sandwell.
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
A&EOpen: 24 hours, 7 days per week.
Good Hope Hospital
A&EOpen: 24 hours, 7 days per week.
Heartlands Hospital
A&EOpen: 24 hours, 7 days per week.
Midland Metropolitan University Hospital
A&E/UTCOpen: 24 hours, 7 days per week.
Urgent treatment centre near Birmingham
Solihull Hospital UTC is not a full A&E department and normally operates from 8am to 8pm daily.
Looking beyond the city? Browse all West Midlands A&E wait times or view Stoke-on-Trent A&E waits.
A&E Wait Times FAQs
Where can I see live A&E waiting times in Birmingham?
The cards on this page show the latest available waits for Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Heartlands Hospital and Good Hope Hospital, plus nearby Midland Metropolitan University Hospital in Smethwick. Solihull Hospital is listed separately as an urgent treatment centre.
Which Birmingham A&E departments are included?
The Birmingham A&E departments covered are Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Edgbaston, Heartlands Hospital and Good Hope Hospital in Sutton Coldfield. The page also includes Midland Metropolitan University Hospital in nearby Smethwick.
Which areas around Birmingham does this page cover?
The listed services are useful for people in Edgbaston, Erdington, Sutton Coldfield, Yardley, Bordesley Green and nearby West Midlands areas including Smethwick, Sandwell, West Bromwich and Solihull.
Is Midland Metropolitan University Hospital in Birmingham?
Midland Metropolitan University Hospital is in Smethwick, Sandwell, close to Birmingham. It is included as a nearby A&E and urgent treatment option, not described as a Birmingham city hospital.
Does Solihull Hospital have an A&E department?
Solihull Hospital provides an urgent treatment centre rather than a full A&E department. Its card shows current service status and published hours, which are normally 8am to 8pm daily.
Should I contact NHS 111 before visiting A&E or a UTC?
For urgent help that is not life-threatening, NHS 111 can advise which local service is appropriate. For a life-threatening emergency, call 999 or go to the nearest suitable A&E without delaying to compare wait times.
Should I choose a Birmingham hospital only by its waiting time?
No. Waiting times are estimates and patients are treated by clinical priority. In an emergency, use the nearest appropriate service; for non-life-threatening urgent care, NHS 111 can help you choose.
How often are Birmingham A&E waiting times updated?
The cards refresh from official NHS provider data, typically every 1–5 minutes when new information is available. Check each card's update time because feeds can occasionally be delayed.
When should I call 999 instead of checking A&E waits?
Call 999 immediately for a life-threatening emergency, such as severe breathing difficulty, signs of a heart attack or stroke, major trauma or uncontrolled bleeding. Do not delay emergency care to compare waiting times.