University Hospital of Wales
NHS hospital · Cardiff
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University Hospital of Wales is an NHS hospital in Cardiff, Wales, run by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. See whether it has an A&E, its phone number, visiting and how to get there.
At a glance
- A&E
- A&E open 24 hours
- Planned care wait
- Half waited less than 19 weeks (whole health board)
- Telephone
- 029 2074 7747
Information checked 2 November 2026.
Urgent help
Call 999 or go to A&E if someone is seriously ill or injured, or their life is at risk. If it is urgent but not life-threatening, call NHS 111 Wales on 111, free from landlines and mobiles.
A&E waiting times
56.8% of people who went to this department were admitted, transferred or discharged within 4 hours, out of 11,633 attendances (September 2026).
These are the latest monthly figures from StatsWales, for this site. The figures come from the official statistics and change often. In an emergency, go to the nearest A&E or call 999.
Waiting for planned treatment
These figures are for the whole of Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, not just University Hospital of Wales. Waits at this hospital may be shorter or longer.
These are people still waiting at the end of August 2026 for non-urgent treatment, counted from the referral. The tables show the 5 specialties with the most people waiting. “Half waited less than” is the median wait.
| Specialty | People waiting | Half waited less than | 90 in 100 waited less than | Waiting under 26 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trauma and Orthopaedic | 14,210 | 29 weeks | 88 weeks | 45.5% |
| General Surgery | 13,229 | 22 weeks | 75 weeks | 56.6% |
| Ophthalmology | 9,794 | 32 weeks | 68 weeks | 41.4% |
| Gastroenterology | 9,167 | 23 weeks | 71 weeks | 55.7% |
| Dermatology | 8,515 | 24 weeks | 79 weeks | 52.2% |
| All specialties | 132,122 | 19 weeks | 65 weeks | 61.4% |
Show all 38 specialties
| Specialty | People waiting | Half waited less than | 90 in 100 waited less than | Waiting under 26 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gynaecology | 8,406 | 19 weeks | 62 weeks | 65.6% |
| Allied Health Profession Services | 8,216 | 5.4 weeks | 16 weeks | 96% |
| Ear, Nose and Throat | 7,963 | 20 weeks | 75 weeks | 60.7% |
| Cardiology | 7,457 | 24 weeks | 69 weeks | 54% |
| Diagnostic Services | 7,238 | 6.4 weeks | 19 weeks | 95.6% |
| Oral Surgery | 5,090 | 23 weeks | 41 weeks | 56.8% |
| Urology | 3,704 | 18 weeks | 56 weeks | 64.4% |
| General Medicine | 3,563 | 19 weeks | 50 weeks | 65% |
| Paediatrics | 3,247 | 15 weeks | 34 weeks | 75.2% |
| Neurology | 3,138 | 25 weeks | 60 weeks | 52.5% |
| Rheumatology | 2,568 | 31 weeks | 68 weeks | 42.8% |
| Respiratory Medicine | 1,788 | 9.6 weeks | 34 weeks | 82.3% |
| Pain Management | 1,340 | 17 weeks | 41 weeks | 67.6% |
| Restorative Dentistry | 1,339 | 22 weeks | 41 weeks | 57.8% |
| Haemotology (clinical) | 1,280 | 15 weeks | 61 weeks | 73% |
| Rehabilitation | 1,250 | 14 weeks | 27 weeks | 86.5% |
| Vascular Surgery | 1,187 | 19 weeks | 52 weeks | 60.6% |
| Paediatric Dentistry | 1,121 | 22 weeks | 45 weeks | 56.7% |
| Clinical Immunology and Allergy | 1,109 | 19 weeks | 56 weeks | 62.8% |
| Dental Medicine | 1,029 | 22 weeks | 49 weeks | 56.5% |
| Neurosurgery | 999 | 13 weeks | 32 weeks | 81.2% |
| Geriatric Medicine | 991 | 21 weeks | 46 weeks | 59.4% |
| Paediatric Surgery | 679 | 15 weeks | 40 weeks | 70% |
| Endocrinology | 650 | 9.6 weeks | 20 weeks | 96.3% |
| Cardiothoracic Surgery | 535 | 15 weeks | 48 weeks | 69.7% |
| Clinical Pharmacology | 424 | 23 weeks | 57 weeks | 57.3% |
| Orthodontics | 403 | 14 weeks | 30 weeks | 80.6% |
| Nephrology | 366 | 8.7 weeks | 44 weeks | 72.4% |
| Paediatric Neurology | 92 | not available | not available | 71.7% |
| Infectious Diseases | 24 | not available | not available | 95.8% |
| Clinical Neurophysiology | 8 | not available | not available | 62.5% |
| Chemical Pathology | 2 | not available | not available | 50% |
| Plastic Surgery | 1 | not available | not available | 0% |
Source: StatsWales, NHS waiting lists: referral to treatment performance measures (August 2026). Official statistics for the health board as a whole. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Opening times
The A&E department is open 24 hours. Outpatient clinics, tests and scans run at set times, so check your appointment letter or call the hospital.
Appointments and access
First outpatient appointments
To see a specialist at an NHS hospital, you usually need a referral, for example from your GP, dentist or optometrist. Your appointment letter or text message tells you when and where to go.
Contact
Main telephone
Telephone: 029 2074 7747
Location and travel
Address and map
University Hospital of Wales
University Hospital of Wales (UHW)
Heath Park
Cardiff
CF14 4XW
Find care near here
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Public transport and parking
Links found on the official website (some cover the whole health board, not just this hospital), checked 2 November 2026.
Getting here by public transport
There is no station within 1 km. The nearest station is:
- Heath Low Level about 18 minutes' walkNational Rail
Nearest bus stop: University Hospital of Wales, The Gateway, about 3 minutes' walk.
Public transport directions (opens Google Maps)
Walking times are estimates from the straight-line distance to the hospital. Stations and bus stops are from the National Public Transport Access Nodes (NaPTAN), Department for Transport, 26 October 2026. NaPTAN does not list which routes call at each stop: check the operator or a journey planner before you travel, especially if you need step-free access. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Facilities
We do not have details of step-free access, parking or other facilities here yet. If you need them, contact the hospital before you go.
Visiting
Visiting times and rules can change, for example during outbreaks. Check the hospital's own pages before you go:
Links found on the official website (some cover the whole health board, not just this hospital), checked 2 November 2026.
Book, change or complain
- Search inspection reports (Healthcare Inspectorate Wales)
- Llais: the independent voice for people using health services in Wales
About this hospital
| Health board | Cardiff and Vale University Health Board |
|---|---|
| Type | NHS hospital |
| NHS or private | NHS |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
Official website: University Hospital of Wales website
Hospital services
Healthcare Inspectorate Wales lists: Maternity, Paediatric, Ionising radiation (e.g. Radiotherapy), A&E.
Regulation and quality
Healthcare Inspectorate Wales inspects hospitals in Wales and publishes reports, but does not give hospitals a single overall rating like the CQC in England. Read about inspections.
Sources: NHS Organisation Data Service; telephone number from the official website, checked 2 November 2026; location from the ONS Postcode Directory.
Frequently asked questions
What is the telephone number for University Hospital of Wales?
Telephone: 029 2074 7747.
Does University Hospital of Wales have an A&E department?
Yes. It has an A&E department open 24 hours.
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