Across all departments, most patients wait about
6 weeks
That's roughly just over 1 month:
10 in 10 people are seen within 18 weeks.
Waits at this hospital haven't really changed since February 2025.
Formerly known as
This trust was formed from or previously known as:
Newcastle, North Tyneside And Northumberland Mental Health NHS TrustNorthgate And Prudhoe NHS TrustSouth Of Tyne And Wearside Mental Health NHS Trust
Hospital sites at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne And Wear NHS Foundation Trust
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne And Wear NHS Foundation Trust operates the following NHS hospital sites. Waiting list figures on this page cover the trust as a whole.
Acklam Road Hospital Adult Services - Crisis - Cherry Knowle Hospital Bensham Hospital Cherry Knowle Hospital Child & Family Team B (Sunderland Royal Hospital) Dryden Road Day Hospital Dunston Hill Day Hospital Grange Park Clinic Monkmouth Hospital Sunderland Locality Hexham General Hospital Monkton Hall Hospital Monkwearmouth Hospital Morpeth Cottage Hospital Newcastle General Hospital North Tyneside General Hospital Older Peoples Services (2) - Cherry Knowle Hospital Older Peoples Services (4) - Cherry Knowle Hospital Palmer Community Hospital Prudhoe Hospital Prudhoe Hospital Team C South Tyneside District General Hospital St Georges Hospital Site (Morpeth) St Nicholas Hospital (Newcastle Upon Tyne) Sunderland Royal Hospital Walkergate Park Hospital Wansbeck General Hospital Wellfield Clinic (Day Hospital)
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the NHS waiting list at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne And Wear NHS Foundation Trust?
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne And Wear NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 183 patients on its NHS waiting list. The typical wait across all departments is around 6 weeks from GP referral, though this varies significantly by specialty.
Does Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne And Wear NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target?
About 10 in 10 patients at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne And Wear 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 Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne And Wear NHS Foundation Trust?
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne And Wear NHS Foundation Trust can be contacted via their main switchboard on 0191 246 6800. 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.