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Not ratedAbout Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS trust in the North West region, based in BL4 0JR. As of the latest data, there are 38,756 patients on the waiting list. 57.5% of patients are seen within the 18-week NHS target.
Waiting Times Overview
Median Wait
14.5 weeks
Within 18 Weeks
57.5%
Total Waiting
38,756
Over 52 Weeks
693
12-Month Trend (Median Wait)
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Waiting Times by Specialty
View all →| ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat)(national) | 46.6% | F |
| Trauma & Orthopaedics(national) | 60.6% | F |
| Ophthalmology(national) | 71.1% | D |
| Dermatology(national) | 44.7% | F |
| General Surgery(national) | 65.9% | D |
| Cardiology(national) | 46.6% | F |
| Gynaecology(national) | 50.1% | F |
| Urology(national) | 61.0% | F |
| Oral Surgery(national) | 49.8% | F |
| Other Medical(national) | 65.0% | D |
| Gastroenterology(national) | 80.2% | B |
| Respiratory Medicine(national) | 66.3% | D |
| Plastic Surgery(national) | 37.9% | F |
| Other Surgical(national) | 52.8% | F |
| Elderly Medicine(national) | 85.8% | A |
| Rheumatology(national) | 96.6% | A+ |
| Paediatrics(national) | 56.3% | F |
| Neurology(national) | 54.4% | F |
| Cardiothoracic Surgery(national) | 50.9% | F |
| General Medicine(national) | 93.9% | A+ |
| Other Services(national) | 69.0% | D |
A&E Performance
4-Hour Target
51.6%
Attendances
7,382
Over 12 Hours
483
A&E Trend (% within 4 hours)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long are waiting times at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust?
As of January 2026, 57.5% of patients at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust are seen within the NHS 18-week target. There are currently 38,756 patients on the waiting list.
What is the CQC rating for Bolton NHS Foundation Trust?
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust has not yet been individually rated by the CQC in our dataset.
Does Bolton NHS Foundation Trust have an A&E department?
Yes. Bolton NHS Foundation Trust A&E sees approximately 7,382 patients per month, with 51.6% seen within 4 hours.
How does Bolton NHS Foundation Trust compare to other hospitals?
The national average is 61.4% of patients seen within 18 weeks. Bolton NHS Foundation Trust performs below average at 57.5%.
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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