Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
North East & Yorkshire · NE29 8NH
www.northumbriahealthcare.nhs.ukWait Score
BCQC Rating
Requires improvementAbout 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).
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
View all →| Trauma & Orthopaedics(national) | 67.9% | D |
| General Surgery(national) | 89.0% | A |
| Gynaecology(national) | 82.2% | B |
| Urology(national) | 93.1% | A+ |
| Respiratory Medicine(national) | 95.0% | A+ |
| Oral Surgery(national) | 43.2% | F |
| Plastic Surgery(national) | 69.9% | D |
| Cardiology(national) | 92.6% | A+ |
| Gastroenterology(national) | 97.8% | A+ |
| Paediatrics(national) | 99.1% | A+ |
| General Medicine(national) | 99.7% | A+ |
| Rheumatology(national) | 85.0% | A |
| Elderly Medicine(national) | 99.3% | A+ |
| Other Services(national) | 98.2% | A+ |
| Mental Health(national) | 97.7% | A+ |
| Neurology(national) | 100.0% | A+ |
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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RIeffective
RIcaring
Goodresponsive
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- Hernia Repair£2,100-£3,500
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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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