NHS Trauma & Orthopaedics Referral Waiting Times in Carlisle

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Updated June 2026

The typical wait to see an orthopaedic consultant is

14 weeks

That's just over 3 months

The NHS Trauma & Orthopaedics waiting list at North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust currently has 2,765 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 14 weeks from GP referral. About 6 in 10 Trauma & Orthopaedics patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). 35 have been waiting over a year. North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS Foundation Trust in the North East and Yorkshire region. Waits at this hospital are about 7.2 weeks shorter than in June 2025. It's moved up 88 places in the national league for this department's; now 202 out of 307 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Jun 25→Jun 26
Typical wait
14.2weeks
▼ -7.2 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
6in 10
▲ +15.8 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
2.8k
▼ -448
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
35
▼ -114
Been on the list for 12+ months
6 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
2,765
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
41 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
35 people
have waited over a year
Been on the list for 12+ months
1,548 people
waiting for a surgery date
Already been told they need an operation

Wait time over time

Median wait for this department, with the national average as a dashed line.

▼ -7.2 wks

How long are people waiting?

Distribution of patients by how many weeks they've been on the waiting list.

How does this compare?

The national average wait to see an orthopaedic consultant is about 13 weeks. This hospital is slower than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 202nd out of 307 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 32nd out of 41 in North East and Yorkshire

What does Trauma & Orthopaedics cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Hip replacement
Knee replacement
Shoulder surgery
Carpal tunnel release
Arthroscopy (keyhole joint surgery)
Fracture treatment
ACL reconstruction
Spinal injections
Bunion surgery
Trigger finger release

Hospital contact

Main hospital switchboard. ask to be connected to the department.

Pillars Building, Carlisle, CA2 7HY
01228 602000
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NHS North East And North Cumbria Integrated Care Board

Patient experiences

People who used this department at this hospital. (1 review)

CF
Clive F
Jul 2026
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS Trauma & Orthopaedics waiting list at North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust?

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 2,765 patients on its Trauma & Orthopaedics waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 14 weeks.

Does North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target for Trauma & Orthopaedics?

About 60% of Trauma & Orthopaedics patients at North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust are currently seen within 18 weeks of GP referral. The NHS constitutional target is 92%.

Can I choose a different hospital if the Trauma & Orthopaedics wait is too long?

Yes. Under the NHS Constitution, patients in England can ask their GP to refer them to any hospital that provides NHS care. Use WaitRadar to compare Trauma & Orthopaedics waiting times at other NHS hospitals near you before accepting a referral.

Source: NHS England RTT statistics. about our methodology

This is informational data, not medical advice. Always discuss referral options with your GP. Full disclaimer.