Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

North West · L34 1PJ

www.merseycare.nhs.uk

Wait Score

A+

CQC Rating

Requires improvement

About Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS trust in the North West region, based in L34 1PJ. As of the latest data, there are 52 patients on the waiting list. 96.2% of patients are seen within the 18-week NHS target. The trust is rated "Requires improvement" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

✓ Meeting

vs 92% NHS target

#48

of 416 trusts

↘ Declining

-1.9pp (3 months)

Mental Health

Longest wait (52 patients)

Waiting Times Overview

Median Wait

1.5 weeks

Within 18 Weeks

96.2%

Total Waiting

Over 52 Weeks

12-Month Trend (Median Wait)

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Waiting Times by Specialty

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Mental Health (national)	96.2%	52	A+

CQC Quality Ratings

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Overall:Requires improvement

safe

effective

Good

caring

Good

responsive

Good

Well-led

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long are waiting times at Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust?

As of January 2026, 96.2% of patients at Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust are seen within the NHS 18-week target. There are currently 52 patients on the waiting list.

What is the CQC rating for Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust?

The Care Quality Commission rates Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust as "Requires improvement".

Does Mersey Care 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 Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust compare to other hospitals?

The national average is 61.4% of patients seen within 18 weeks. Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust performs above average at 96.2%.

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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