University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
Cardiology waiting times at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay
Waiting-list data: July 2026Published by NHS England on · next release expected 8 October 2026 · sources
Shorter waits than the England average
86.5% of cardiology patients waiting under 18 weeks vs 67.8% in England · ranked 18 of 119
661 people were waiting for cardiology at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust in July 2026. Half had been waiting longer than 5.8 weeks (England: 11.7 weeks) and 3 had waited over a year.
Waiting list
661
▼ −116 vs previous month
Within 18 weeks
86.5%
▲ +1.9pp vs previous month
England: 67.8%
Median wait so far
5.8 weeks
▼ −0.7 wk vs previous month
England: 11.7 weeks
Waiting over 52 weeks
3
How long patients have waited so far
- Under 18 weeks572 (86.5%)
- 18 to 52 weeks86 (13.0%)
- Over 52 weeks3 (0.5%)
Trend over the last 13 months
% waiting under 18 weeks
Show month-by-month figures
| Month | Waiting | Within 18 wks | Over 52 wks |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | 661 | 86.5% | 3 |
| June 2026 | 777 | 84.6% | 5 |
| May 2026 | 768 | 81.1% | 3 |
| April 2026 | 812 | 75.1% | 6 |
| March 2026 | 932 | 73.0% | 6 |
| February 2026 | 1,022 | 64.2% | 6 |
| January 2026 | 1,240 | 62.3% | 2 |
| December 2025 | 1,475 | 61.4% | 1 |
| November 2025 | 1,388 | 60.1% | 0 |
| October 2025 | 1,408 | 63.4% | 1 |
| September 2025 | 1,389 | 67.0% | 0 |
| August 2025 | 1,344 | 64.9% | 2 |
| July 2025 | 1,355 | 67.9% | 1 |
Cardiology at other providers in North West
Sorted by share of patients waiting under 18 weeks (July 2026). Includes independent providers that treat NHS patients.
| Provider | Under 18 wks | Waiting |
|---|---|---|
| Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care | 94.6% | 998 |
| East Lancashire Hospitals | 92.2% | 1,838 |
| Countess of Chester Hospital | 80.8% | 907 |
| Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital | 80.0% | 3,201 |
| North Cheshire and Mersey | 76.9% | 1,887 |
| Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals | 76.0% | 2,839 |
| Mid Cheshire Hospitals | 76.0% | 1,541 |
| Wirral University Teaching Hospital | 76.0% | 1,260 |
Questions
How long is the wait for cardiology at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay?
In July 2026, 661 patients were waiting for cardiology treatment at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust. Half had been waiting longer than 5.8 weeks and 86.5% had waited under 18 weeks.
Is University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay faster or slower than average for cardiology?
Across England 67.8% of cardiology patients were waiting under 18 weeks, so University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay is faster than average. It ranks 18 of 119 providers with at least 250 patients waiting.
Where else in North West can I get cardiology treatment?
2 other providers in North West had a higher share of cardiology patients seen within 18 weeks in July 2026. You can ask your GP to refer you to any of them under your NHS right to choose.
Sources: NHS England statistics on referral to treatment (RTT) waiting times (July 2026), A&E attendances (August 2026), diagnostic waiting times (DM01) and cancer waiting times, published 10 September 2026; hospital sites from the nhs.uk organisation data. Figures are checked against the official national totals before every update.
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