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Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

North West · CH2 1UL

www.countessofchesterhospital.nhs.uk

Wait Score

F

CQC Rating

Not rated

About Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS trust in the North West region, based in CH2 1UL. As of the latest data, there are 32,896 patients on the waiting list. 55.3% of patients are seen within the 18-week NHS target.

36.7pp gap
vs 92% NHS target
#382
of 416 trusts
↗ Improving
+2.1pp (3 months)
Other Surgical
Longest wait (5,893 patients)

Waiting Times Overview

Median Wait

15.5 weeks

Within 18 Weeks

55.3%

Total Waiting

32,896

Over 52 Weeks

1,180

12-Month Trend (Median Wait)

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Waiting Times by Specialty

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Other Surgical(national)54.1%F
ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat)(national)38.7%F
Other Medical(national)59.8%F
Ophthalmology(national)57.4%F
Gynaecology(national)52.1%F
Dermatology(national)55.5%F
Trauma & Orthopaedics(national)66.0%D
Oral Surgery(national)43.0%F
Urology(national)61.4%F
Plastic Surgery(national)56.3%F
General Surgery(national)57.0%F
Cardiology(national)65.6%D
Respiratory Medicine(national)66.7%D
Gastroenterology(national)73.7%D
Rheumatology(national)64.5%F
Elderly Medicine(national)71.2%D
Other Services(national)85.7%A
General Medicine(national)91.7%A+

A&E Performance

4-Hour Target

48.4%

Attendances

4,892

Over 12 Hours

747

A&E Trend (% within 4 hours)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long are waiting times at Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust?

As of January 2026, 55.3% of patients at Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust are seen within the NHS 18-week target. There are currently 32,896 patients on the waiting list.

What is the CQC rating for Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust?

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has not yet been individually rated by the CQC in our dataset.

Does Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust have an A&E department?

Yes. Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust A&E sees approximately 4,892 patients per month, with 48.4% seen within 4 hours.

How does Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust compare to other hospitals?

The national average is 61.4% of patients seen within 18 weeks. Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust performs below average at 55.3%.

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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