Across all departments, most patients wait about
13 weeks
That's roughly 3 months:
6 in 10 people are seen within 18 weeks.
Waits at this hospital are about 1.5 week longer than in February 2025.
Formerly known as
This trust was formed from or previously known as:
North Durham Health Care NHS TrustSouth Durham Health Care NHS Trust
Hospital sites at County Durham And Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
County Durham And Darlington NHS Foundation Trust operates the following NHS hospital sites. Waiting list figures on this page cover the trust as a whole.
Bishop Auckland Hospital Chester Le Street Hospital Darlington Memorial Hospital Durham Community Hospital Friary Hospital Horn Hall Hospital Hundens Lane Day Hospital - Darlington New Richardson Hospital Palmer Community Hospital Peterlee Community Hospital Queen Elizabeth Hospital Richardson Hospital Ryhope General Hospital Sedgefield Community Hospital Shotley Bridge Hospital South Moor Hospital South Tyneside District Hospital Spire Hospital Washington Sunderland Royal Hospital University Hospital Of North Durham University Hospital Of North Tees Weardale Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the NHS waiting list at County Durham And Darlington NHS Foundation Trust?
County Durham And Darlington NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 42,294 patients on its NHS waiting list. The typical wait across all departments is around 13 weeks from GP referral, though this varies significantly by specialty.
Does County Durham And Darlington NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target?
About 6 in 10 patients at County Durham And Darlington 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 County Durham And Darlington NHS Foundation Trust?
County Durham And Darlington NHS Foundation Trust can be contacted via their main switchboard on 01325 380100. 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.