Across all departments, most patients wait about
7 weeks
That's roughly nearly 2 months:
10 in 10 people are seen within 18 weeks.
Waits at this hospital are about 1.9 weeks longer than in February 2025.
Formerly known as
This trust was formed from or previously known as:
Cornwall Mental Illness UnitCornwall Community Healthcare NHS TrustTrecare NHS Trust
Hospital sites at Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust operates the following NHS hospital sites. Waiting list figures on this page cover the trust as a whole.
Bodmin Hospital Bolitho Hospital Camborne Redruth Community Hospital Edward Hain Hospital Falmouth Hospital Fowey Hospital Helston Hospital Isles Of Scilly Hospital Launceston Hospital Liskeard Community Hospital Newquay Hospital Royal Cornwall Hospital (Treliske) St Austell Community Hospital St Barnabas Hospital St Michaels Hospital Stratton Hospital West Cornwall Hospital (Penzance)
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the NHS waiting list at Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust?
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 678 patients on its NHS waiting list. The typical wait across all departments is around 7 weeks from GP referral, though this varies significantly by specialty.
Does Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target?
About 10 in 10 patients at Cornwall Partnership 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 Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust?
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust can be contacted via their main switchboard on 01208 834600. 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.