The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East & Yorkshire · NE7 7DN
www.thenewcastleupontynehospitals.nhs.ukWait Score
DCQC Rating
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The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS trust in the North East & Yorkshire region, based in NE7 7DN. As of the latest data, there are 83,872 patients on the waiting list. 71.0% of patients are seen within the 18-week NHS target.
Waiting Times Overview
Median Wait
10.5 weeks
Within 18 Weeks
71.0%
Total Waiting
83,872
Over 52 Weeks
929
12-Month Trend (Median Wait)
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Waiting Times by Specialty
View all →| Other Surgical(national) | 60.6% | F |
| Other Medical(national) | 74.1% | D |
| Ophthalmology(national) | 79.9% | C |
| ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat)(national) | 70.8% | D |
| Dermatology(national) | 61.4% | F |
| Trauma & Orthopaedics(national) | 60.2% | F |
| Paediatrics(national) | 74.3% | D |
| Gynaecology(national) | 79.1% | C |
| Urology(national) | 64.6% | F |
| Cardiology(national) | 79.3% | C |
| Other Services(national) | 72.8% | D |
| Neurology(national) | 88.4% | A |
| Plastic Surgery(national) | 62.8% | F |
| Oral Surgery(national) | 76.3% | C |
| Neurosurgery(national) | 73.0% | D |
| General Surgery(national) | 81.1% | B |
| Gastroenterology(national) | 90.1% | A+ |
| Respiratory Medicine(national) | 86.6% | A |
| General Medicine(national) | 83.0% | B |
| Rheumatology(national) | 85.7% | A |
| Elderly Medicine(national) | 93.5% | A+ |
| Cardiothoracic Surgery(national) | 57.7% | F |
| Mental Health(national) | 100.0% | A+ |
A&E Performance
4-Hour Target
51.6%
Attendances
10,171
Over 12 Hours
63
A&E Trend (% within 4 hours)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long are waiting times at The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?
As of January 2026, 71.0% of patients at The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are seen within the NHS 18-week target. There are currently 83,872 patients on the waiting list.
What is the CQC rating for The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?
The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has not yet been individually rated by the CQC in our dataset.
Does The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have an A&E department?
Yes. The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust A&E sees approximately 10,171 patients per month, with 51.6% seen within 4 hours.
How does The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust compare to other hospitals?
The national average is 61.4% of patients seen within 18 weeks. The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust performs above average at 71.0%.
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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