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Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

North West · CW1 4QJ

www.midcheshirehospitals.nhs.uk

Wait Score

F

CQC Rating

Not rated

About Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS trust in the North West region, based in CW1 4QJ. As of the latest data, there are 37,317 patients on the waiting list. 54.6% of patients are seen within the 18-week NHS target.

37.4pp gap
vs 92% NHS target
#388
of 416 trusts
→ Stable
3-month trend
Dermatology
Longest wait (6,110 patients)

Waiting Times Overview

Median Wait

16.5 weeks

Within 18 Weeks

54.6%

Total Waiting

37,317

Over 52 Weeks

800

12-Month Trend (Median Wait)

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Waiting Times by Specialty

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Dermatology(national)53.4%F
ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat)(national)55.0%F
Ophthalmology(national)62.1%F
Trauma & Orthopaedics(national)41.3%F
Other Surgical(national)51.0%F
Gynaecology(national)52.8%F
Urology(national)73.8%D
Gastroenterology(national)42.1%F
Cardiology(national)61.0%F
General Surgery(national)35.6%F
Other Medical(national)77.4%C
Rheumatology(national)45.8%F
Respiratory Medicine(national)51.7%F
Other Services(national)99.6%A+
General Medicine(national)22.7%F
Elderly Medicine(national)50.0%F

A&E Performance

4-Hour Target

42.9%

Attendances

6,395

Over 12 Hours

634

A&E Trend (% within 4 hours)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long are waiting times at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?

As of January 2026, 54.6% of patients at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are seen within the NHS 18-week target. There are currently 37,317 patients on the waiting list.

What is the CQC rating for Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has not yet been individually rated by the CQC in our dataset.

Does Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have an A&E department?

Yes. Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust A&E sees approximately 6,395 patients per month, with 42.9% seen within 4 hours.

How does Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust compare to other hospitals?

The national average is 61.4% of patients seen within 18 weeks. Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust performs below average at 54.6%.

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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