Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Waiting Times

The NHS waiting list at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust currently has 34,544 patients waiting for treatment, with a typical wait of around 15 weeks from GP referral. About 6 in 10 patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS target is 9 in 10), and 627 have been waiting over a year.

NHS Foundation Trust North West Updated February 2026

Across all departments, most patients wait about 15 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.

12-month change

Then vs now at this hospital

Feb 25→Feb 26
Typical wait
15weeks
â–¼ -0.5 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
6in 10
â–² +2.7 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
35k
â–¼ -2.7k
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
627
â–¼ -1k
Been on the list for 12+ months

Hospital details

Address Leighton Hospital, Leighton, Crewe, CW1 4QJ
Phone 01270 255141
Integrated Care Board NHS Cheshire And Merseyside Integrated Care Board
Established 1991

Waiting time trend

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

â–¼ -0.5 wks

Department waiting times

Cardiology

11 weeks
71% within 18 weeks

Dermatology

16 weeks
56% within 18 weeks

Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)

14 weeks
60% within 18 weeks

Gastroenterology

22 weeks
40% within 18 weeks

General Medicine

31 weeks
10% within 18 weeks

General Surgery

25 weeks
38% within 18 weeks

Gynaecology

16 weeks
54% within 18 weeks

Ophthalmology (Eye Care)

14 weeks
61% within 18 weeks

Respiratory Medicine

16 weeks
57% within 18 weeks

Rheumatology

20 weeks
46% within 18 weeks

Trauma & Orthopaedics

21 weeks
45% within 18 weeks

Urology

10 weeks
77% within 18 weeks

Hospital sites at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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

Congleton War Memorial Hospital Knutsford Community Hospital Leighton Hospital Macclesfield District General Hospital Tarporley War Memorial Hospital

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS waiting list at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 34,544 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 Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target?

About 6 in 10 patients at Mid Cheshire 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 Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust can be contacted via their main switchboard on 01270 255141. 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