Countess Of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Updated June 2026
The typical wait to see a cardiologist is
7 weeks
That's nearly 2 months
The NHS Cardiology waiting list at Countess Of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust currently has 744 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 7 weeks from GP referral. About 9 in 10 Cardiology patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). 1 have been waiting over a year. Countess Of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS Foundation Trust in the North West region. Waits at this hospital are about 11.1 weeks shorter than in June 2025. It's moved up 99 places in the national league for this department's; now 17 out of 129 hospitals.
Median wait for this department, with the national average as a dashed line.
Distribution of patients by how many weeks they've been on the waiting list.
The national average wait to see a cardiologist is about 11 weeks. This hospital is faster than the national average.
Ranked 17th out of 129 hospitals nationally for this department
Ranked 3rd out of 19 in North West
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Countess Of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 744 patients on its Cardiology waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 7 weeks.
About 87% of Cardiology patients at Countess Of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust are currently seen within 18 weeks of GP referral. The NHS constitutional target is 92%.
Yes. Under the NHS Constitution, patients in England can ask their GP to refer them to any hospital that provides NHS care. Use WaitRadar to compare Cardiology waiting times at other NHS hospitals near you before accepting a referral.
This is informational data, not medical advice. Always discuss referral options with your GP. Full disclaimer.