Across all departments, most patients wait about
16 weeks
That's roughly nearly 4 months:
5 in 10 people are seen within 18 weeks.
Waits at this hospital are about 1.2 week shorter than in February 2025.
Formerly known as
This trust was formed from or previously known as:
Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS TrustSalford General Hospitals Unit
Hospital sites at Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust operates the following NHS hospital sites. Waiting list figures on this page cover the trust as a whole.
Alexandra Hospital Birch Hill Hospital Bridgewater Hospital Buxton Cottage Hospital Fairfield General Hospital Leighton Hospital Macclesfield District General Hospital (Srft) North Manchester General Hospital Oaklands Hospital Royal Bolton Hospital Royal Oldham Hospital Spire Hospital Manchester Stepping Hill Hospital Tameside General Hospital Trafford General Hospital Withington Community Hospital Wrightington Hospital Wythenshawe Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the NHS waiting list at Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust?
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 130,603 patients on its NHS waiting list. The typical wait across all departments is around 16 weeks from GP referral, though this varies significantly by specialty.
Does Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target?
About 5 in 10 patients at Northern Care Alliance 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 Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust?
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust can be contacted via their main switchboard on 0161 789 7373. 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.