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Not ratedAbout Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS trust in the North West region, based in M6 8HD. As of the latest data, there are 111,016 patients on the waiting list. 52.6% of patients are seen within the 18-week NHS target.
Waiting Times Overview
Median Wait
16.5 weeks
Within 18 Weeks
52.6%
Total Waiting
111,016
Over 52 Weeks
3,716
12-Month Trend (Median Wait)
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Waiting Times by Specialty
View all →| Neurology(national) | 57.6% | F |
| Dermatology(national) | 36.0% | F |
| Trauma & Orthopaedics(national) | 55.4% | F |
| Gastroenterology(national) | 51.7% | F |
| ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat)(national) | 47.3% | F |
| Gynaecology(national) | 53.0% | F |
| Other Surgical(national) | 61.1% | F |
| Urology(national) | 52.2% | F |
| Other Medical(national) | 69.1% | D |
| Neurosurgery(national) | 58.0% | F |
| Ophthalmology(national) | 41.0% | F |
| General Surgery(national) | 44.7% | F |
| Cardiology(national) | 56.6% | F |
| Paediatrics(national) | 48.0% | F |
| Oral Surgery(national) | 43.6% | F |
| Rheumatology(national) | 57.2% | F |
| Plastic Surgery(national) | 56.8% | F |
| Respiratory Medicine(national) | 89.9% | A |
| Elderly Medicine(national) | 94.0% | A+ |
| General Medicine(national) | 96.4% | A+ |
| Other Services(national) | 44.8% | F |
A&E Performance
4-Hour Target
59.3%
Attendances
23,361
Over 12 Hours
1,246
A&E Trend (% within 4 hours)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long are waiting times at Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust?
As of January 2026, 52.6% of patients at Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust are seen within the NHS 18-week target. There are currently 111,016 patients on the waiting list.
What is the CQC rating for Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust?
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust has not yet been individually rated by the CQC in our dataset.
Does Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust have an A&E department?
Yes. Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust A&E sees approximately 23,361 patients per month, with 59.3% seen within 4 hours.
How does Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust compare to other hospitals?
The national average is 61.4% of patients seen within 18 weeks. Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust performs below average at 52.6%.
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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