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County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

North East & Yorkshire · DL3 6HX

www.countydurhamanddarlington.nhs.uk

Wait Score

D

CQC Rating

Not rated

About County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS trust in the North East & Yorkshire region, based in DL3 6HX. As of the latest data, there are 42,130 patients on the waiting list. 66.2% of patients are seen within the 18-week NHS target.

25.8pp gap
vs 92% NHS target
#284
of 416 trusts
↘ Declining
-2.1pp (3 months)
Trauma & Orthopaedics
Longest wait (9,027 patients)

Waiting Times Overview

Median Wait

12.5 weeks

Within 18 Weeks

66.2%

Total Waiting

42,130

Over 52 Weeks

778

12-Month Trend (Median Wait)

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Waiting Times by Specialty

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Trauma & Orthopaedics(national)81.2%B
General Surgery(national)57.1%F
Gynaecology(national)56.9%F
Paediatrics(national)62.7%F
Dermatology(national)58.3%F
ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat)(national)64.0%F
Gastroenterology(national)57.3%F
Ophthalmology(national)71.1%D
Plastic Surgery(national)53.4%F
Cardiology(national)79.4%C
General Medicine(national)59.4%F
Respiratory Medicine(national)72.5%D
Rheumatology(national)55.1%F
Mental Health(national)65.1%D
Oral Surgery(national)69.9%D
Elderly Medicine(national)85.9%A
Other Medical(national)93.8%A+
Cardiothoracic Surgery(national)66.7%D

A&E Performance

4-Hour Target

57.5%

Attendances

11,451

Over 12 Hours

18

A&E Trend (% within 4 hours)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long are waiting times at County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust?

As of January 2026, 66.2% of patients at County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust are seen within the NHS 18-week target. There are currently 42,130 patients on the waiting list.

What is the CQC rating for County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust?

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust has not yet been individually rated by the CQC in our dataset.

Does County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust have an A&E department?

Yes. County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust A&E sees approximately 11,451 patients per month, with 57.5% seen within 4 hours.

How does County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust compare to other hospitals?

The national average is 61.4% of patients seen within 18 weeks. County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust performs above average at 66.2%.

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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