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Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

North West · L35 5DR

www.merseyandwestlancashireteachinghospitals.nhs.uk

Wait Score

F

CQC Rating

Good

About Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is an NHS trust in the North West region, based in L35 5DR. As of the latest data, there are 73,579 patients on the waiting list. 61.5% of patients are seen within the 18-week NHS target. The trust is rated "Good" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

30.5pp gap
vs 92% NHS target
#330
of 416 trusts
→ Stable
-1pp (3 months)
Plastic Surgery
Longest wait (7,054 patients)

Waiting Times Overview

Median Wait

13.5 weeks

Within 18 Weeks

61.5%

Total Waiting

73,579

Over 52 Weeks

1,486

12-Month Trend (Median Wait)

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Waiting Times by Specialty

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Plastic Surgery(national)50.2%F
ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat)(national)56.5%F
Other Medical(national)63.8%F
Dermatology(national)47.4%F
Trauma & Orthopaedics(national)61.2%F
General Surgery(national)62.7%F
Gastroenterology(national)73.5%D
Urology(national)60.1%F
Gynaecology(national)63.5%F
Ophthalmology(national)68.5%D
Other Surgical(national)52.5%F
Cardiology(national)73.5%D
Paediatrics(national)86.1%A
Oral Surgery(national)65.4%D
Rheumatology(national)62.2%F
Respiratory Medicine(national)70.1%D
Elderly Medicine(national)88.2%A
General Medicine(national)83.1%B
Other Services(national)76.7%C
Neurosurgery(national)68.8%D

A&E Performance

4-Hour Target

60.4%

Attendances

15,685

Over 12 Hours

480

A&E Trend (% within 4 hours)

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CQC Quality Ratings

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Overall:Good

safe

Good

effective

Good

caring

Good

responsive

Good

Well-led

Good
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Frequently Asked Questions

How long are waiting times at Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust?

As of January 2026, 61.5% of patients at Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust are seen within the NHS 18-week target. There are currently 73,579 patients on the waiting list.

What is the CQC rating for Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust?

The Care Quality Commission rates Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust as "Good".

Does Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust have an A&E department?

Yes. Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust A&E sees approximately 15,685 patients per month, with 60.4% seen within 4 hours.

How does Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust compare to other hospitals?

The national average is 61.4% of patients seen within 18 weeks. Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust performs above average at 61.5%.

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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