Across all departments, most patients wait about
16 weeks
That's roughly 3½ months:
6 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:
Preston Acute Hospitals NHS TrustChorley And South Ribble NHS Trust
Hospital sites at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals 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 & South Ribble Hospital Clifton Hospital Furness General Hospital Lytham Hospital Pendle Community Hospital Queens Park Hospital Royal Blackburn Hospital Royal Preston Hospital Westmorland General Hospital Wrightington Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the NHS waiting list at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 64,093 patients on its NHS waiting list. The typical wait across all departments is around 16 weeks from GP referral, though this varies significantly by specialty.
Does Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target?
About 6 in 10 patients at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals 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 Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust can be contacted via their main switchboard on 01772 716565. 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.