Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Updated February 2026
The typical wait to see a mental health specialist is
4 weeks
The NHS Mental Health waiting list at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust currently has 233 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 4 weeks from GP referral. About 10 in 10 Mental Health patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS Foundation Trust in the North East and Yorkshire 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 mental health specialist is about 8 weeks. This hospital is faster than the national average.
Ranked 4th out of 14 hospitals nationally for this department
Ranked 1st out of 3 in North East and Yorkshire
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Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 233 patients on its Mental Health waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 4 weeks.
About 99% of Mental Health patients at Northumbria Healthcare 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 Mental Health 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.