North East & Yorkshire
NHS waiting times and hospital performance across 6 trusts in North East & Yorkshire. Serving a population of 2.7 million. Ranked #2 of 10 regions for 18-week compliance.
11.3 weeks
Avg Median Wait
70.4%
Within 18 Weeks
252,224
Total Waiting
94
Waiting per 1,000
How North East & Yorkshire Compares
18-Week Compliance vs National
+7.8pp
Above national average (62.6%)
Demand Pressure
94 per 1,000
Higher than national avg (83.8)
Regional Ranking
#2 of 10
By 18-week compliance
Demographics
Population
2.7M
Median Age
41.8
Over 65
20.3%
GPs per 100k
63
Bed Capacity
Total Beds
54
Occupied
34
Occupancy Rate
63%
Based on KH03 data from 2 trusts. The Royal College of Emergency Medicine recommends occupancy below 85%.
All Trusts (6)
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
North East & Yorkshire
The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East & Yorkshire
Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
North East & Yorkshire
North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
North East & Yorkshire
County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
North East & Yorkshire
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East & Yorkshire
Frequently Asked Questions
How long are NHS waiting times in North East & Yorkshire?
The average median wait across North East & Yorkshire is 11.3 weeks, with 70.4% of patients treated within the 18-week target. This is above the national average.
Which is the best hospital in North East & Yorkshire?
Based on current waiting time data, Northumbria Healthcare has the shortest waits in North East & Yorkshire, with 80.8% of patients treated within 18 weeks. Performance varies by specialty — check individual hospital pages for details.
How many people are waiting for treatment in North East & Yorkshire?
There are currently 252,224 patients on waiting lists across North East & Yorkshire, equivalent to 94 per 1,000 residents. Of these, 2,973 have been waiting over 52 weeks.