Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Updated August 2026
The typical wait to see a consultant is
9 weeks
That's just over 2 months
The NHS General Medicine waiting list at Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust currently has 29 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 9 weeks from GP referral. About 9 in 10 General Medicine patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS Foundation Trust in the North West region.
Median wait for this department, with the national average as a dashed line.
Distribution of patients by how many weeks they've been on the waiting list.
The national average wait to see a consultant is about 9 weeks. This hospital is about the same as the national average.
Ranked 51st out of 75 hospitals nationally for this department
Ranked 9th out of 12 in North West
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Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 29 patients on its General Medicine waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 9 weeks.
About 93% of General Medicine patients at Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust are currently seen within 18 weeks of GP referral. The NHS constitutional target is 92%.
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 General Medicine waiting times at other NHS hospitals near you before accepting a referral.
This is informational data, not medical advice. Always discuss referral options with your GP. Full disclaimer.