North Tees And Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust Waiting Times

The NHS waiting list at North Tees And Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust currently has 22,572 patients waiting for treatment, with a typical wait of around 10 weeks from GP referral. About 7 in 10 patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS target is 9 in 10), and 212 have been waiting over a year.

NHS Foundation Trust North East and Yorkshire Updated April 2026

Across all departments, most patients wait about 10 weeks

That's roughly just over 2 months: 7 in 10 people are seen within 18 weeks. Waits at this hospital are about 0.7 week longer than in April 2025.

12-month change

Then vs now at this hospital

Apr 25→Apr 26
Typical wait
9.8weeks
â–² +0.7 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
7in 10
â–¼ -1.5 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
23k
â–² +1.9k
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
212
â–² +10
Been on the list for 12+ months

Hospital details

Address University Hospital Of Hartlepool, Holdforth Road, Hartlepool, TS24 9AH
Phone 01642 617617
Integrated Care Board NHS North East And North Cumbria Integrated Care Board
Established 1999

Formerly known as

This trust was formed from or previously known as:

Hartlepool And East Durham NHS TrustNorth Tees Health NHS Trust

Waiting time trend

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

â–² +0.7 wks

Department waiting times

Cardiology

7 weeks
84% within 18 weeks

Geriatric Medicine

7 weeks
92% within 18 weeks

Gastroenterology

8 weeks
86% within 18 weeks

General Medicine

5 weeks
98% within 18 weeks

General Surgery

14 weeks
59% within 18 weeks

Gynaecology

15 weeks
56% within 18 weeks

Paediatrics

13 weeks
66% within 18 weeks

Respiratory Medicine

8 weeks
72% within 18 weeks

Rheumatology

10 weeks
85% within 18 weeks

Trauma & Orthopaedics

8 weeks
83% within 18 weeks

Urology

11 weeks
70% within 18 weeks

Hospital sites at North Tees And Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

North Tees And Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust operates the following NHS hospital sites. Waiting list figures on this page cover the trust as a whole.

Guisborough General Hospital Peterlee Community Hospital Redcar Primary Care Hospital The Friarage Hospital University Hospital Of Hartlepool University Hospital Of North Tees Woodlands Hospital

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS waiting list at North Tees And Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust?

North Tees And Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 22,572 patients on its NHS waiting list. The typical wait across all departments is around 10 weeks from GP referral, though this varies significantly by specialty.

Does North Tees And Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target?

About 7 in 10 patients at North Tees And Hartlepool 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 Tees And Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust?

North Tees And Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust can be contacted via their main switchboard on 01642 617617. 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