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Children's outpatient appointments

Last updated: 15/10/2025

This page provides essential information to help parents and guardians prepare for your child’s outpatient appointment, including what to expect before, during, and after your visit.

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Waiting for your child's appointment

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When the hospital has received your child’s referral, it will be reviewed by a clinician. We will send you an appointment as soon as one is available.

We see people based on how urgent their needs are, and how long they have been waiting.

You can find out more about waiting times for appointments at UHBW on these websites:

  • Healthier Together has information about waiting times for hospitals in our local area.
  • NHS My Planned Care has information about average waiting times for hospitals across the country.  

Please be aware that your waiting time may differ from the information on these websites.