Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Waiting Times

The NHS waiting list at Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust currently has 3,628 patients waiting for treatment, with a typical wait of around 5 weeks from GP referral. About 10 in 10 patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS target is 9 in 10).

NHS Foundation Trust North West Updated February 2026

Across all departments, most patients wait about 5 weeks

That's roughly just over 1 month: 10 in 10 people are seen within 18 weeks. Waits at this hospital are about 0.5 week longer than in February 2025.

12-month change

Then vs now at this hospital

Feb 25→Feb 26
Typical wait
5.2weeks
▲ +0.5 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
10in 10
▼ -2.2 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
3.6k
▲ +932
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
0
No change
Been on the list for 12+ months

Hospital details

Address Sceptre Point, Sceptre Way, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6AW
Phone 01772 695300
Integrated Care Board NHS Lancashire And South Cumbria Integrated Care Board
Established 2002

Formerly known as

This trust was formed from or previously known as:

Guild Community Healthcare NHS TrustCommunicare NHS TrustChorley And South Ribble NHS TrustBlackpool, Wyre And Fylde Community Health Services NHS TrustNorth Sefton And West Lancashire Community NHS Trust

Waiting time trend

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

▲ +0.5 wks

Department waiting times

Rheumatology

6 weeks
95% within 18 weeks

Trauma & Orthopaedics

5 weeks
95% within 18 weeks

Hospital sites at Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust operates the following NHS hospital sites. Waiting list figures on this page cover the trust as a whole.

Accrington Victoria Hospital Blackpool Victoria Hospital Burnley General Hospital Chorley And South Ribble Hospital Clitheroe Community Hospital Furness General Hospital Learning Difficulties (Chorley & South Ribble District General Hospital) Longridge Community Hospital Longridge Hospital Lytham Hospital NHS Nightingale Hospital Preston Older Adult Services (Chorley & South Ribble District General Hospital) Ormskirk And District General Hospital Queen Victoria Hospital Ribbleton Hospital Ridge Lea Hospital Royal Blackburn Hospital Royal Preston Hospital Wesham Park Hospital Westmorland General Hospital

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS waiting list at Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust?

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 3,628 patients on its NHS waiting list. The typical wait across all departments is around 5 weeks from GP referral, though this varies significantly by specialty.

Does Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target?

About 10 in 10 patients at Lancashire & South Cumbria 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 Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust?

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust can be contacted via their main switchboard on 01772 695300. 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