COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
North West · CH2 1UL
RTT data period: May 2026
Wait Score
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COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST is a provider included in NHS England referral-to-treatment statistics (North West · CH2 1UL). The latest extract contains 32,255 incomplete pathways. 66.6% of pathways are within 18 weeks.
Waiting Times Overview
Median Wait
12.5 weeks
Within 18 Weeks
66.6%
Total Waiting
32,255
Over 52 Weeks
219
Waiting Times by Specialty
View all →| Other Surgical(national) | 64.2% | F |
| Ophthalmology(national) | 65.0% | D |
| ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat)(national) | 68.5% | D |
| Gynaecology(national) | 58.6% | F |
| Other Medical(national) | 67.6% | D |
| Dermatology(national) | 72.2% | D |
| Trauma & Orthopaedics(national) | 61.3% | F |
| Oral Surgery(national) | 45.3% | F |
| Urology(national) | 67.9% | D |
| Respiratory Medicine(national) | 84.0% | B |
| General Surgery(national) | 67.3% | D |
| Plastic Surgery(national) | 67.5% | D |
| Gastroenterology(national) | 86.7% | A |
| Cardiology(national) | 86.3% | A |
| Rheumatology(national) | 90.8% | A+ |
| Other Services(national) | 82.8% | B |
| Elderly Medicine(national) | 92.9% | A+ |
| General Medicine(national) | 96.8% | A+ |
A&E Performance
4-Hour Target
65.3%
Attendances
8,498
Over 12 Hours
671
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long are waiting times at COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST?
As of May 2026, 66.6% of incomplete pathways reported by COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST are within 18 weeks. The extract contains 32,255 incomplete pathways.
What A&E data is available for COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST?
The June 2026 NHS England extract reports 8,498 A&E attendances for COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, with 65.3% completed within 4 hours.
How does COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST compare with other reporting providers?
Nationally, 65.5% of incomplete pathways are within 18 weeks. COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST is above that figure at 66.6%.
Data sourced from NHS England (Referral to Treatment waiting times, A&E statistics) and Care Quality Commission (CQC ratings). Last updated: 2026-07-01.
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