NHS Solihull Hospital Live UTC Waiting Times
Also known as: Solihull, Solihull UTC, Solihull Urgent Treatment Centre
Last updated sourced from University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Currently Closed
This Urgent Treatment Centre is currently closed. Please check back during opening hours shown below.
Hospital details
Solihull, B91 2JL
About Solihull Hospital
Solihull Hospital is a community hospital located on Lode Lane in Solihull, West Midlands. It is part of University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust and serves the communities of Solihull, Shirley, Olton, Knowle and the surrounding villages. Solihull does NOT have a 24/7 A&E department — instead it operates an Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC), open 08:00 – 20:00 every day, alongside outpatient clinics, day surgery, diagnostic imaging and elderly care services. For serious or life-threatening emergencies, please attend the Emergency Department at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham or Heartlands Hospital, or call 999. Current Solihull UTC waiting times are tracked here in real time.
Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC)
This facility is an Urgent Treatment Centre, not an Accident & Emergency (A&E) department. UTCs are equipped to deal with minor injuries and illnesses that require urgent attention but are not life-threatening. For serious or life-threatening emergencies, please go to an A&E department or call 999.
Departments & Services
- Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC)
- X-ray
- Blood Tests
- Minor Injuries (broken bones, sprains, cuts, minor burns)
- Minor Illnesses
- Outpatient Services
- Day Surgery
- Diagnostic Endoscopy
- Rehabilitation
- Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS)
Recent Wait Time Updates
| Date & Time | Wait Time | Change |
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| Sat 25 Apr01:46 | 0 mins | — |
| Sat 25 Apr00:46 | 0 mins | — |
| Fri 24 Apr23:46 | 0 mins | — |
| Fri 24 Apr22:46 | 0 mins | — |
| Fri 24 Apr21:46 | 0 mins | — |
Nearest A&E alternatives
See live A&E wait times at other NHS hospitals near Solihull Hospital
How Solihull Hospital compares to nearby hospitals
Within Midlands, Solihull Hospital is one of several urgent and emergency care sites and sits inside the wider NHS England performance framework. National waiting-time data is published by NHS England against the current NHS England operational standard of admitting, transferring or discharging 78% of A&E attendances within four hours; live snapshots on this page are sourced separately from the trust's own published feeds, so the figures here can be more current than the headline national release.
For Solihull residents, the practical question is rarely "is Solihull Hospital fast?" but "compared to what?" Wait times at any single site can swing materially within a day, depending on staffing, ambulance arrivals and how full the wider hospital is. The nearest-alternatives section above lists the closest comparable sites, each with their own current wait — that side-by-side comparison is more useful than any single-site average.
For non-life-threatening issues, residents in Solihull and surrounding Midlands may also have access to a Minor Injuries Unit or Urgent Treatment Centre with shorter waits for less serious conditions. NHS 111 can confirm the appropriate service for your specific need before you travel.
Solihull Hospital A&E — frequently asked questions
Answers to common questions about waiting times and visiting this A&E.
What is the average UTC waiting time at Solihull Hospital?
As of the latest update, the current UTC wait at Solihull Hospital is currently unavailable. This figure is labelled "Live" — see the freshness badge next to the wait number for the exact source and timestamp. Wait times fluctuate throughout the day, so this may not be the exact time you wait.
What time is Solihull Hospital UTC least busy?
Across most UK Urgent Treatment Centres, the quietest period is typically between 4am and 7am, with a secondary lull around mid-morning on weekdays. Friday and Saturday evenings, as well as Monday mornings, generally see the longest waits. Check the Wait History above to see the recent trends for Solihull Hospital.
Is there a way to check UTC wait times for Solihull Hospital?
Yes, you can check the live UTC waiting times for Solihull Hospital right here on this page. We update this data regularly based on the information provided by University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust.
How long can Solihull Hospital UTC make you wait?
Urgent Treatment Centres like Solihull Hospital are designed for minor injuries and illnesses, not life-threatening emergencies. Most patients are seen within a few hours, but waits depend on how busy the unit is and the nature of your condition. If your condition is potentially serious, you should go to a full A&E department or call 999.
How often are wait times updated at Solihull Hospital?
The wait times for Solihull Hospital are updated based on the data feed from University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. The exact time of the last update is shown at the top of this page.
What does 'Current Longest Wait Time' mean at Solihull Hospital?
The 'Current Longest Wait Time' typically refers to the longest time any non-admitted patient has been waiting to be seen by a doctor or nurse practitioner after arriving at the UTC department. It gives an indication of the maximum wait you might experience for non-life-threatening conditions.
What are the opening hours of Solihull Hospital?
Solihull Hospital is an Urgent Treatment Centre and is not open 24 hours a day. 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week. For 24-hour emergency care, go to your nearest A&E department or, if your condition is life-threatening, call 999. For non-urgent medical concerns, please call NHS 111 first.
How do I get to Solihull Hospital?
Solihull Hospital is located at Lode Lane, Solihull, B91 2JL. The UTC entrance is usually clearly signposted on arrival. If you need to contact them before travelling, the hospital switchboard is +44 1214 242000.