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Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

North East & Yorkshire · NE29 8NH

www.northumbriahealthcare.nhs.uk

Wait Score

B

CQC Rating

Requires improvement

About Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS trust in the North East & Yorkshire region, based in NE29 8NH. As of the latest data, there are 35,738 patients on the waiting list. 80.8% of patients are seen within the 18-week NHS target. The trust is rated "Requires improvement" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

11.2pp gap
vs 92% NHS target
#180
of 416 trusts
↘ Declining
-1.1pp (3 months)
Trauma & Orthopaedics
Longest wait (10,031 patients)

Waiting Times Overview

Median Wait

9.5 weeks

Within 18 Weeks

80.8%

Total Waiting

35,738

Over 52 Weeks

0

12-Month Trend (Median Wait)

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Waiting Times by Specialty

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A&E Performance

4-Hour Target

72.2%

Attendances

9,593

Over 12 Hours

0

A&E Trend (% within 4 hours)

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CQC Quality Ratings

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Overall:Requires improvement

safe

RI

effective

RI

caring

Good

responsive

RI

Well-led

Good
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Frequently Asked Questions

How long are waiting times at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust?

As of January 2026, 80.8% of patients at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust are seen within the NHS 18-week target. There are currently 35,738 patients on the waiting list.

What is the CQC rating for Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust?

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

Does Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust have an A&E department?

Yes. Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust A&E sees approximately 9,593 patients per month, with 72.2% seen within 4 hours.

How does Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust compare to other hospitals?

The national average is 61.4% of patients seen within 18 weeks. Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust performs above average at 80.8%.

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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