Wait Score
DCQC Rating
Not ratedAbout Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS trust in the North East & Yorkshire region, based in NE9 6SX. As of the latest data, there are 12,578 patients on the waiting list. 71.4% of patients are seen within the 18-week NHS target.
Waiting Times Overview
Median Wait
10.5 weeks
Within 18 Weeks
71.4%
Total Waiting
12,578
Over 52 Weeks
20
12-Month Trend (Median Wait)
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Waiting Times by Specialty
View all →| General Surgery(national) | 91.3% | A+ |
| Gynaecology(national) | 61.4% | F |
| Trauma & Orthopaedics(national) | 56.4% | F |
| Other Medical(national) | 83.1% | B |
| Urology(national) | 51.3% | F |
| Gastroenterology(national) | 78.4% | C |
| Cardiology(national) | 67.5% | D |
| Other Services(national) | 70.5% | D |
| Respiratory Medicine(national) | 72.8% | D |
| Rheumatology(national) | 67.4% | D |
| Elderly Medicine(national) | 92.4% | A+ |
| Mental Health(national) | 93.0% | A+ |
| General Medicine(national) | 68.2% | D |
| Other Surgical(national) | 58.3% | F |
A&E Performance
4-Hour Target
56.7%
Attendances
5,310
Over 12 Hours
1
A&E Trend (% within 4 hours)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long are waiting times at Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust?
As of January 2026, 71.4% of patients at Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust are seen within the NHS 18-week target. There are currently 12,578 patients on the waiting list.
What is the CQC rating for Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust?
Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust has not yet been individually rated by the CQC in our dataset.
Does Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust have an A&E department?
Yes. Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust A&E sees approximately 5,310 patients per month, with 56.7% seen within 4 hours.
How does Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust compare to other hospitals?
The national average is 61.4% of patients seen within 18 weeks. Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust performs above average at 71.4%.
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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