Across all departments, most patients wait about
15 weeks
That's roughly just over 3 months:
6 in 10 people are seen within 18 weeks.
Waits at this hospital are about 1.8 weeks shorter than in February 2025.
Formerly known as
This trust was formed from or previously known as:
Fazakerley Hospital UnitRoyal Liverpool And Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust
Hospital sites at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust operates the following NHS hospital sites. Waiting list figures on this page cover the trust as a whole.
Arrowe Park Hospital (Site) Ashworth Hospital Healthcare Registry Broadgreen Hospital Dental Hospital Halton General Hospital Knutsford & District Community Hospital Leighton Hospital Liverpool Women's Hospital Noble's Hospital Ormskirk & District General Hospital Rathbone Hospital Royal Liverpool University Dental Hospital Royal Liverpool University Hospital Spire Hospitals St Helens Hospital St. Catherine's Hospital University Hospital Aintree University Hospital Aintree Outposted Nephrology Clinic Victoria Central Hospital Walton Hospital Warrington Hospital (Site) Waterloo Day Hospital Whiston Hospital (Site)
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the NHS waiting list at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 61,846 patients on its NHS waiting list. The typical wait across all departments is around 15 weeks from GP referral, though this varies significantly by specialty.
Does Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target?
About 6 in 10 patients at Liverpool University 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 Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust can be contacted via their main switchboard on 0151 706 2000. 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.