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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

North West · M13 9WL

www.manchesteruniversity.nhs.uk

Wait Score

F

CQC Rating

Not rated

About Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS trust in the North West region, based in M13 9WL. As of the latest data, there are 166,688 patients on the waiting list. 57.8% of patients are seen within the 18-week NHS target.

34.2pp gap
vs 92% NHS target
#366
of 416 trusts
↗ Improving
+3.5pp (3 months)
Other Medical
Longest wait (23,168 patients)

Waiting Times Overview

Median Wait

14.5 weeks

Within 18 Weeks

57.8%

Total Waiting

166,688

Over 52 Weeks

2,860

12-Month Trend (Median Wait)

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Waiting Times by Specialty

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Other Medical(national)63.8%F
Gynaecology(national)47.5%F
Paediatrics(national)50.1%F
Oral Surgery(national)51.5%F
Other Surgical(national)69.5%D
Trauma & Orthopaedics(national)51.2%F
ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat)(national)50.2%F
Ophthalmology(national)58.9%F
Cardiology(national)57.2%F
Gastroenterology(national)73.0%D
Urology(national)54.4%F
General Surgery(national)57.3%F
Other Services(national)77.6%C
Plastic Surgery(national)47.1%F
Respiratory Medicine(national)93.5%A+
Dermatology(national)63.5%F
Rheumatology(national)75.9%C
Cardiothoracic Surgery(national)81.8%B
Elderly Medicine(national)62.9%F
General Medicine(national)73.7%D
Neurology(national)79.7%C
Mental Health(national)85.7%A

A&E Performance

4-Hour Target

60.3%

Attendances

24,273

Over 12 Hours

83

A&E Trend (% within 4 hours)

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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 Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust?

As of January 2026, 57.8% of patients at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust are seen within the NHS 18-week target. There are currently 166,688 patients on the waiting list.

What is the CQC rating for Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust?

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust has not yet been individually rated by the CQC in our dataset.

Does Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust have an A&E department?

Yes. Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust A&E sees approximately 24,273 patients per month, with 60.3% seen within 4 hours.

How does Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust compare to other hospitals?

The national average is 61.4% of patients seen within 18 weeks. Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust performs below average at 57.8%.

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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