Across all departments, most patients wait about
15 weeks
That's roughly 3½ months:
6 in 10 people are seen within 18 weeks.
Waits at this hospital are about 0.5 week longer than in February 2025.
Formerly known as
This trust was formed from or previously known as:
Blackpool Victoria Hospital NHS TrustBlackpool, Wyre And Fylde Community Health Services NHS Trust
Hospital sites at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust operates the following NHS hospital sites. Waiting list figures on this page cover the trust as a whole.
Bispham Hospital Rehabilitation Unit Blackpool Victoria Hospital Burnley General Hospital Chorley And South Ribble Hospital Clifton Hospital Fleetwood Hospital Lancashire Bowel Cancer Screening Programme - Blackpool Victoria Hospital Lancashire Bowel Cancer Screening Programme - Clifton Hospital Lancashire Bowel Cancer Screening Programme - Fleetwood Hospital Lancashire Bowel Screening - Chorley & South Ribble Hospital Lancashire Bowel Screening Service - Clitheroe Hospital Lancashire Bowel Screening Service (Euxton Hall Hospital) Lancs Bowel Cancer Screening - Burnley General Hospital Queen Victoria Hospital Rossall Hospital Rehabilitation Unit Royal Preston Hospital Wesham Hospital Rehabilitation Unit
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the NHS waiting list at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 42,962 patients on its NHS waiting list. The typical wait across all departments is around 15 weeks from GP referral, though this varies significantly by specialty.
Does Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target?
About 6 in 10 patients at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are currently seen within the 18-week referral-to-treatment target. The NHS constitutional standard is 9 in 10 (92%).
How do I contact Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust can be contacted via their main switchboard on 01253 300000. Ask to be connected to the relevant department or clinic.
Can I choose to be referred to this hospital?
Yes. Under the NHS Constitution, patients in England have the right to choose which hospital they are referred to for a first outpatient appointment. Discuss your options with your GP before accepting a referral.