Across all departments, most patients wait about
15 weeks
That's roughly just over 3 months:
6 in 10 people are seen within 18 weeks.
Waits at this hospital are about 1.3 week longer than in February 2025.
Formerly known as
This trust was formed from or previously known as:
Northampton Acute Unit
Hospital sites at Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust operates the following NHS hospital sites. Waiting list figures on this page cover the trust as a whole.
Blakelands Hospital Danetre Hospital (Out-patients) Danetre Hospital Opd Horton General Hospital Northampton General Hospital (Acute) St Edmund's Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the NHS waiting list at Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust?
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust currently has about 42,537 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 Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust meet the NHS 18-week target?
About 6 in 10 patients at Northampton General Hospital NHS 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 Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust?
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust can be contacted via their main switchboard on 01604 634700. 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.