Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Waiting Times

The NHS waiting list at Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust currently has 11,812 patients waiting for treatment, with a typical wait of around 9 weeks from GP referral. About 8 in 10 patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS target is 9 in 10), and 9 have been waiting over a year.

NHS Foundation Trust North East and Yorkshire Updated April 2026

Across all departments, most patients wait about 9 weeks

That's roughly 2 months: 8 in 10 people are seen within 18 weeks. Waits at this hospital are about 1.7 weeks shorter than in April 2025.

12-month change

Then vs now at this hospital

Apr 25→Apr 26
Typical wait
9.1weeks
â–¼ -1.7 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
8in 10
â–² +7 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
12k
â–¼ -1.3k
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
9
No change
Been on the list for 12+ months

Hospital details

Address Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Sheriff Hill, Gateshead, NE9 6SX
Phone 0191 482 0000
Integrated Care Board NHS North East And North Cumbria Integrated Care Board
Established 1998

Formerly known as

This trust was formed from or previously known as:

Gateshead Healthcare NHS TrustGateshead Hospitals NHS Trust

Waiting time trend

Median wait across all departments at this hospital, month by month.

â–¼ -1.7 wks

Department waiting times

Cardiology

11 weeks
72% within 18 weeks

Geriatric Medicine

5 weeks
94% within 18 weeks

Gastroenterology

6 weeks
88% within 18 weeks

General Medicine

18 weeks
52% within 18 weeks

General Surgery

6 weeks
92% within 18 weeks

Gynaecology

13 weeks
63% within 18 weeks

Mental Health

5 weeks
94% within 18 weeks

Respiratory Medicine

7 weeks
84% within 18 weeks

Rheumatology

9 weeks
80% within 18 weeks

Trauma & Orthopaedics

14 weeks
61% within 18 weeks

Urology

14 weeks
60% within 18 weeks

Hospital sites at Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust operates the following NHS hospital sites. Waiting list figures on this page cover the trust as a whole.

Bensham Hospital City Hospitals Sunderland Dunston Hill Hospital Monkwearmouth Hospital Queen Elizabeth Hospital South Tyneside District Hospital

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS waiting list at Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust?

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 11,812 patients on its NHS waiting list. The typical wait across all departments is around 9 weeks from GP referral, though this varies significantly by specialty.

Does Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target?

About 8 in 10 patients at Gateshead Health 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 Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust?

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust can be contacted via their main switchboard on 0191 482 0000. 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.

Source: NHS England RTT statistics. about our methodology