Across all departments, most patients wait about
12 weeks
That's roughly nearly 3 months:
7 in 10 people are seen within 18 weeks.
Waits at this hospital are about 1.6 weeks shorter than in June 2025.
Formerly known as
This trust was formed from or previously known as:
South Tees Hospitals NHS TrustNorthallerton Health Services NHS Trust
Hospital sites at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust operates the following NHS hospital sites. Waiting list figures on this page cover the trust as a whole.
Bishop Auckland General Hospital Blyth Community Hospital Darlington Memorial Hospital Duchess Of Kent Hospital Ech - East Cleveland Hospital Freeman Road Hospital Friarage Hospital Friary Hospital Guisborough General Hospital Lambert Memorial Community Hospital North Cumbria University Hospital Nuffield Tees Hospital Pch - Peterlee Community Hospital Penrith Hospital Redcar Primary Care Hospital Rutson Hospital Sedgefield Community Hospital Tees Valley Hospital The James Cook University Hospital University Hospital Of Hartlepool University Hospital Of North Tees West Lane Hospital Whitby Hospital Woodlands Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the NHS waiting list at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 57,120 patients on its NHS waiting list. The typical wait across all departments is around 12 weeks from GP referral, though this varies significantly by specialty.
Does South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target?
About 7 in 10 patients at South Tees Hospitals 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 South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust can be contacted via their main switchboard on 01642 850850. 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.