Wait Score
FCQC Rating
Not ratedAbout East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is an NHS trust in the North West region, based in BB2 3HH. As of the latest data, there are 51,411 patients on the waiting list. 63.7% of patients are seen within the 18-week NHS target.
Waiting Times Overview
Median Wait
11.5 weeks
Within 18 Weeks
63.7%
Total Waiting
51,411
Over 52 Weeks
674
12-Month Trend (Median Wait)
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Waiting Times by Specialty
View all →| Gynaecology(national) | 56.9% | F |
| Trauma & Orthopaedics(national) | 75.1% | C |
| Oral Surgery(national) | 46.9% | F |
| Gastroenterology(national) | 55.9% | F |
| Ophthalmology(national) | 61.2% | F |
| ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat)(national) | 75.4% | C |
| Other Medical(national) | 63.1% | F |
| General Surgery(national) | 59.7% | F |
| Other Surgical(national) | 72.1% | D |
| Cardiology(national) | 66.7% | D |
| Dermatology(national) | 44.7% | F |
| Urology(national) | 80.4% | B |
| Paediatrics(national) | 79.2% | C |
| Rheumatology(national) | 68.6% | D |
| Respiratory Medicine(national) | 92.4% | A+ |
| Other Services(national) | 96.7% | A+ |
| Elderly Medicine(national) | 100.0% | A+ |
| General Medicine(national) | 85.7% | A |
A&E Performance
4-Hour Target
59.4%
Attendances
12,044
Over 12 Hours
1,059
A&E Trend (% within 4 hours)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long are waiting times at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust?
As of January 2026, 63.7% of patients at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust are seen within the NHS 18-week target. There are currently 51,411 patients on the waiting list.
What is the CQC rating for East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust?
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust has not yet been individually rated by the CQC in our dataset.
Does East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust have an A&E department?
Yes. East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust A&E sees approximately 12,044 patients per month, with 59.4% seen within 4 hours.
How does East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust compare to other hospitals?
The national average is 61.4% of patients seen within 18 weeks. East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust performs above average at 63.7%.
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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