North West

NHS waiting times and hospital performance across 25 trusts in North West. Serving a population of 7.5 million. Ranked #7 of 10 regions for 18-week compliance.

12.8 weeks

Avg Median Wait

65.3%

Within 18 Weeks

960,613

Total Waiting

127.8

Waiting per 1,000

How North West Compares

18-Week Compliance vs National

+2.7pp

Above national average (62.6%)

Demand Pressure

127.8 per 1,000

Higher than national avg (83.8)

Regional Ranking

#7 of 10

By 18-week compliance

Demographics

Population

7.5M

Median Age

40.1

Over 65

18.8%

GPs per 100k

Bed Capacity

Total Beds

1,369

Occupied

1,232

Occupancy Rate

90%

Based on KH03 data from 4 trusts. The Royal College of Emergency Medicine recommends occupancy below 85%.

⏱ Shortest Waits

Mersey Care

96.2% within 18 weeks

⏱ Longest Waits

Liverpool Women's

49.1% within 18 weeks

All Trusts (25)

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

North West

A+

Median1.5wk

<18wk96.2%

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust

North West

A+

Median3.5wk

<18wk97.6%

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

North West

A+

Median5.5wk

<18wk95.4%

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust

North West

A+

Median6.5wk

<18wk95.8%

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

North West

Median9.5wk

<18wk78.9%

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

North West

Median10.5wk

<18wk73.4%

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

North West

Median11.5wk

<18wk63.7%

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust

North West

Median11.5wk

<18wk67.4%

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

North West

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

North West

Median13.5wk

<18wk61.5%

#11

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

North West

Median13.5wk

<18wk62.1%

#12

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust

North West

Median13.5wk

<18wk62.1%

#13

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

North West

Median14.5wk

<18wk57.8%

#14

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

North West

Median14.5wk

<18wk59.2%

#15

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

North West

Median14.5wk

<18wk57.5%

#16

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

North West

Median14.5wk

<18wk59.2%

#17

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

North West

Median15.5wk

<18wk55.5%

#18

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

North West

Median15.5wk

<18wk57.2%

#19

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

North West

Median15.5wk

<18wk56.2%

#20

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

North West

Median15.5wk

<18wk55.3%

#21

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

North West

Median16.5wk

<18wk52.6%

#22

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

North West

Median16.5wk

<18wk53.2%

#23

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

North West

Median16.5wk

<18wk54.6%

#24

East Cheshire NHS Trust

North West

Median18.5wk

<18wk50.0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long are NHS waiting times in North West?

The average median wait across North West is 12.8 weeks, with 65.3% of patients treated within the 18-week target. This is above the national average.

Which is the best hospital in North West?

Based on current waiting time data, Mersey Care has the shortest waits in North West, with 96.2% 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 West?

There are currently 960,613 patients on waiting lists across North West, equivalent to 127.8 per 1,000 residents. Of these, 20,756 have been waiting over 52 weeks.