Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham — Current A&E Queue
Also known as: QEHB, QE Birmingham, Queen Elizabeth Edgbaston
Last updated just now · sourced from University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Typical Time in Department (AE)
minutes · ~ 1 hr 40 min
-5 min vs previous reading
About Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (QEHB) is one of the largest single-site hospitals in the UK, located in Edgbaston, Birmingham. Part of University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, the hospital opened in 2010 and is a state-of-the-art facility with over 1,200 beds. QEHB is a major trauma centre for the West Midlands and hosts the Royal Centre for Defence Medicine, providing specialist care for military personnel. The Emergency Department is one of the busiest in England, handling over 150,000 attendances annually. The hospital is internationally renowned for its transplant programme and research capabilities.
Hospital details
- City
- Birmingham, B15 2GW
- Opening Hours
- Open: 24 hours, 7 days a week
- NHS Trust
- University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
- Type
- Accident & Emergency (Type 1)
Departments & Services
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham A&E Wait Times — Last 24 Hours
| Time | Typical Time in Dept | Change | Patients | Total in Dept |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| just now21:38 | 1 hr 40 min | -5 min(-5%) | — | — |
| 25 min ago21:12 | 1 hr 45 min | -90 min(-46%) | — | — |
| 59 min ago20:39 | 3 hr 15 min | -32 min(-14%) | — | — |
| 1h ago20:14 | 3 hr 47 min | -31 min(-12%) | — | — |
| 1h ago19:44 | 4 hr 18 min | +3 min(+1%) | — | — |
| 1h ago19:41 | 4 hr 15 min | +5 min(+2%) | — | — |
| 2h ago19:36 | 4 hr 10 min | +14 min(+6%) | — | — |
| 2h ago19:11 | 3 hr 56 min | -7 min(-3%) | — | — |
| 2h ago18:42 | 4 hr 3 min | +13 min(+6%) | — | — |
| 3h ago18:17 | 3 hr 50 min | +14 min(+6%) | — | — |
| 4h ago17:37 | 3 hr 36 min | +25 min(+13%) | — | — |
| 4h ago17:12 | 3 hr 11 min | +1 min(+1%) | — | — |
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham in context
The latest reading puts Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham at roughly 1 hr 40 min. Across Birmingham & Solihull the typical figure is around 3 hr 57 min. That is comfortably below the area norm, suggesting a relatively quiet department right now.
Wondering whether you actually need A&E?Common Questions About Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham
How long is the queue at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham right now?
The most recent figure shows roughly 1 hr 40 min (100 minutes) at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham'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 Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham's opening hours?
The A&E at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham 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 Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham 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 Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham?
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham is in Birmingham, postcode B15 2GW. Use the location search on this site to see the distance from where you are and compare it against other departments nearby.
When is Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham 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
6.0 km
Midland Metropolitan University Hospital
Smethwick
~ 5 hr 54 min
7.5 km
Heartlands Hospital
Birmingham
~ 6 hr 51 min
12.0 km
Solihull Hospital
Solihull
UTC~ 0 min
15.1 km
Good Hope Hospital
Sutton Coldfield
~ 7 hr 17 min
17.1 km
Alexandra Hospital 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.