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Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

North West · FY3 8NR

www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk

Wait Score

F

CQC Rating

Not rated

About Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS trust in the North West region, based in FY3 8NR. As of the latest data, there are 42,246 patients on the waiting list. 57.2% of patients are seen within the 18-week NHS target.

34.8pp gap
vs 92% NHS target
#369
of 416 trusts
↗ Improving
+2.1pp (3 months)
Cardiology
Longest wait (5,447 patients)

Waiting Times Overview

Median Wait

15.5 weeks

Within 18 Weeks

57.2%

Total Waiting

42,246

Over 52 Weeks

1,011

12-Month Trend (Median Wait)

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Waiting Times by Specialty

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Cardiology(national)54.5%F
Gastroenterology(national)51.4%F
ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat)(national)57.0%F
Ophthalmology(national)52.4%F
Other Medical(national)59.8%F
Gynaecology(national)45.9%F
Trauma & Orthopaedics(national)56.0%F
Dermatology(national)74.2%D
Urology(national)58.0%F
Other Surgical(national)80.7%B
Oral Surgery(national)48.2%F
Paediatrics(national)62.6%F
Respiratory Medicine(national)55.4%F
General Surgery(national)56.4%F
Rheumatology(national)66.2%D
Cardiothoracic Surgery(national)46.3%F
Plastic Surgery(national)55.4%F
General Medicine(national)98.6%A+
Elderly Medicine(national)95.7%A+

A&E Performance

4-Hour Target

51.8%

Attendances

7,953

Over 12 Hours

624

A&E Trend (% within 4 hours)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long are waiting times at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?

As of January 2026, 57.2% of patients at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are seen within the NHS 18-week target. There are currently 42,246 patients on the waiting list.

What is the CQC rating for Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has not yet been individually rated by the CQC in our dataset.

Does Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have an A&E department?

Yes. Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust A&E sees approximately 7,953 patients per month, with 51.8% seen within 4 hours.

How does Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust compare to other hospitals?

The national average is 61.4% of patients seen within 18 weeks. Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust performs below average at 57.2%.

Data sourced from NHS England (Referral to Treatment waiting times, A&E statistics) and Care Quality Commission (CQC ratings). Last updated: 2026-03-14.

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