University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
North West · LA9 7RG
www.ofmorecambebay.nhs.ukWait Score
DCQC Rating
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University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS trust in the North West region, based in LA9 7RG. As of the latest data, there are 35,358 patients on the waiting list. 67.4% of patients are seen within the 18-week NHS target.
Waiting Times Overview
Median Wait
11.5 weeks
Within 18 Weeks
67.4%
Total Waiting
35,358
Over 52 Weeks
523
12-Month Trend (Median Wait)
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Waiting Times by Specialty
View all →| Trauma & Orthopaedics(national) | 62.3% | F |
| ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat)(national) | 62.0% | F |
| Other Medical(national) | 56.2% | F |
| General Surgery(national) | 47.5% | F |
| Gynaecology(national) | 65.7% | D |
| Ophthalmology(national) | 78.9% | C |
| Oral Surgery(national) | 65.0% | D |
| Gastroenterology(national) | 85.4% | A |
| Urology(national) | 69.7% | D |
| Paediatrics(national) | 73.6% | D |
| Other Surgical(national) | 83.0% | B |
| Cardiology(national) | 62.3% | F |
| Rheumatology(national) | 71.5% | D |
| Dermatology(national) | 89.5% | A |
| Respiratory Medicine(national) | 91.6% | A+ |
| Other Services(national) | 82.5% | B |
| Elderly Medicine(national) | 97.3% | A+ |
| General Medicine(national) | 91.6% | A+ |
| Plastic Surgery(national) | 89.8% | A |
| Cardiothoracic Surgery(national) | 92.3% | A+ |
A&E Performance
4-Hour Target
54.5%
Attendances
7,794
Over 12 Hours
766
A&E Trend (% within 4 hours)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long are waiting times at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust?
As of January 2026, 67.4% of patients at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust are seen within the NHS 18-week target. There are currently 35,358 patients on the waiting list.
What is the CQC rating for University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust?
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust has not yet been individually rated by the CQC in our dataset.
Does University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust have an A&E department?
Yes. University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust A&E sees approximately 7,794 patients per month, with 54.5% seen within 4 hours.
How does University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust compare to other hospitals?
The national average is 61.4% of patients seen within 18 weeks. University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust performs above average at 67.4%.
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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