NHSQueue

North West

NHS waiting-time data across 25 reporting providers in North West. Ranked #6 of 9 regions by the 18-week figure.

13.1 weeks

Avg Median Wait

63.8%

Within 18 Weeks

1,013,356

Total Waiting

How North West Compares

18-Week Compliance vs National

-1.7pp

Below national average (65.5%)

Regional Ranking

#6 of 9

By the 18-week figure

⏱ Shortest Waits

THE CHRISTIE

97.2% within 18 weeks

⏱ Longest Waits

LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS

57.4% within 18 weeks

All Providers (25)

#1

THE CHRISTIE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

North West

A+
Median4.5wk
<18wk97.2%
#2

THE CLATTERBRIDGE CANCER CENTRE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

North West

A+
Median5.5wk
<18wk98.1%
#3

LANCASHIRE & SOUTH CUMBRIA NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

North West

A+
Median6.5wk
<18wk93.7%
#4

TAMESIDE AND GLOSSOP INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

North West

C
Median9.5wk
<18wk77.6%
#5

LIVERPOOL HEART AND CHEST HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

North West

C
Median9.5wk
<18wk78.0%
#6

EAST LANCASHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

North West

D
Median10.5wk
<18wk71.1%
#7

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

North West

D
Median10.5wk
<18wk71.0%
#8

MID CHESHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

North West

D
Median11.5wk
<18wk66.7%
#9

ALDER HEY CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

North West

D
Median11.5wk
<18wk69.6%
#10

MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

North West

D
Median12.5wk
<18wk67.0%
#11

WIRRAL UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

North West

D
Median12.5wk
<18wk65.6%
#12

NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

North West

D
Median12.5wk
<18wk65.9%
#13

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

North West

D
Median12.5wk
<18wk66.6%
#14

THE WALTON CENTRE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

North West

D
Median12.5wk
<18wk65.6%
#15

MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

North West

F
Median13.5wk
<18wk63.6%
#16

LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

North West

F
Median13.5wk
<18wk60.6%
#17

WRIGHTINGTON, WIGAN AND LEIGH TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

North West

F
Median13.5wk
<18wk60.4%
#18

BOLTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

North West

F
Median13.5wk
<18wk60.7%
#19

STOCKPORT NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

North West

F
Median13.5wk
<18wk61.8%
#20

WARRINGTON AND HALTON TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

North West

D
Median13.5wk
<18wk65.1%
#21

LIVERPOOL WOMEN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

North West

F
Median13.5wk
<18wk63.0%
#22

NORTHERN CARE ALLIANCE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

North West

F
Median14.5wk
<18wk58.4%
#23

BLACKPOOL TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

North West

F
Median14.5wk
<18wk59.5%
#24

EAST CHESHIRE NHS TRUST

North West

F
Median14.5wk
<18wk59.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long are NHS waiting times in North West?

The average median wait across North West is 13.1 weeks, with 63.8% of incomplete pathways within 18 weeks. This is below the national average.

Which provider has the highest 18-week figure in North West?

Based on the current RTT extract, THE CHRISTIE has the highest 18-week figure in North West, with 97.2% of incomplete pathways within 18 weeks. Performance varies by specialty — check individual provider pages for details.

How many incomplete pathways are reported in North West?

The latest extract contains 1,013,356 incomplete pathways across North West. Of these, 14,554 have been waiting over 52 weeks.