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Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

North West · PR5 6AW

www.lancashireandsouthcumbria.nhs.uk

Wait Score

A+

CQC Rating

Not rated

About Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS trust in the North West region, based in PR5 6AW. As of the latest data, there are 3,592 patients on the waiting list. 95.4% of patients are seen within the 18-week NHS target.

✓ Meeting
vs 92% NHS target
#60
of 416 trusts
↘ Declining
-1.5pp (3 months)
Trauma & Orthopaedics
Longest wait (3,240 patients)

Waiting Times Overview

Median Wait

5.5 weeks

Within 18 Weeks

95.4%

Total Waiting

3,592

Over 52 Weeks

0

12-Month Trend (Median Wait)

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Waiting Times by Specialty

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Trauma & Orthopaedics(national)95.7%A+
Rheumatology(national)91.8%A+

CQC Quality Ratings

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Overall:Not rated

safe

Good

effective

Good

caring

Good

responsive

Good

Well-led

Good
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Frequently Asked Questions

How long are waiting times at Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust?

As of January 2026, 95.4% of patients at Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust are seen within the NHS 18-week target. There are currently 3,592 patients on the waiting list.

What is the CQC rating for Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust?

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust has not yet been individually rated by the CQC in our dataset.

Does Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust have an A&E department?

This provider does not appear to operate a Type 1 A&E department, or A&E data is not available.

How does Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust compare to other hospitals?

The national average is 61.4% of patients seen within 18 weeks. Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust performs above average at 95.4%.

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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