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 are about 0.6 week shorter than in February 2025.
Formerly known as
This trust was formed from or previously known as:
North Lakeland Healthcare NHS TrustWest Cumbria Health Care NHS TrustNorth Cumbria University Hospitals NHS Trust
Hospital sites at North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust operates the following NHS hospital sites. Waiting list figures on this page cover the trust as a whole.
Alston Hospital Brampton Hospital Cockermouth Cottage Hospital Cockermouth Hospital Cumbria Diabetes Service (Furness General Hospital) Cumbria Diabetes Service (West Cumberland Hospital) Furness General Hospital (Mental Health) Keswick Hospital Mary Hewetson Cottage Hospital Maryport Hospital Millom Hospital Pcas Alston Hospital Penrith Hospital Primary Care Assessment Service (Furness General Hospital) Primary Care Assessment Service (Westmorland General Hospital) Ruth Lancaster James Hospital West Cumberland Hospital Westmorland General Hospital Wigton Hospital Workington Community Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the NHS waiting list at North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust?
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 38,059 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 North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target?
About 6 in 10 patients at North Cumbria Integrated Care 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 North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust?
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust can be contacted via their main switchboard on 01228 602000. 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.