North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Waiting Times

The NHS waiting list at North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust currently has 34,719 patients waiting for treatment, with a typical wait of around 12 weeks from GP referral. About 7 in 10 patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS target is 9 in 10), and 394 have been waiting over a year.

NHS Foundation Trust North East and Yorkshire Updated June 2026

Across all departments, most patients wait about 12 weeks

That's roughly nearly 3 months: 7 in 10 people are seen within 18 weeks. Waits at this hospital are about 3.1 weeks shorter than in June 2025.

12-month change

Then vs now at this hospital

Jun 25→Jun 26
Typical wait
11.9weeks
â–¼ -3.1 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
7in 10
â–² +10.3 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
35k
â–¼ -3.3k
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
394
â–¼ -704
Been on the list for 12+ months

Hospital details

Address Pillars Building, Cumberland Infirmary, Infirmary Street, Carlisle, CA2 7HY
Phone 01228 602000
Integrated Care Board NHS North East And North Cumbria Integrated Care Board
Established 2001

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

Waiting time trend

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

â–¼ -3.1 wks

Department waiting times

Cardiology

15 weeks
60% within 18 weeks

Dermatology

8 weeks
75% within 18 weeks

Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)

13 weeks
69% within 18 weeks

Geriatric Medicine

11 weeks
71% within 18 weeks

Gastroenterology

13 weeks
67% within 18 weeks

General Medicine

11 weeks
66% within 18 weeks

General Surgery

17 weeks
52% within 18 weeks

Gynaecology

18 weeks
50% within 18 weeks

Neurology

13 weeks
63% within 18 weeks

Ophthalmology (Eye Care)

9 weeks
81% within 18 weeks

Oral & Dental Surgery

9 weeks
83% within 18 weeks

Paediatrics

6 weeks
93% within 18 weeks

Respiratory Medicine

13 weeks
62% within 18 weeks

Rheumatology

15 weeks
56% within 18 weeks

Trauma & Orthopaedics

14 weeks
60% within 18 weeks

Urology

11 weeks
68% within 18 weeks

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

What patients are saying

Real experiences shared by people who used this hospital. (1 review)

CF
Clive F
Jul 2026
Trauma & Orthopaedics

Actually broken hip both my wife and have mobility issues,

First made at A&E 23/05/26' second 11/06/26.. both my wife and had mobility issues, (W) both heart failure, respiratory and muscular dystrophy. (Me) renal, TRANSPLANT 34 yrs, many other bone, in middle skin cancer treatment and radiology. Can't attend due the need to stand during treatment. Can't travel in a car too painful to sit, need to be laid down. I
Still waiting, Still in megga pain we have had no help or assistance offered.

Referred 2026-05-23 Waited ~8 weeks

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 34,719 patients on its NHS waiting list. The typical wait across all departments is around 12 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 7 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.

Source: NHS England RTT statistics. about our methodology