Across all departments, most patients wait about
9 weeks
That's roughly 2 months:
8 in 10 people are seen within 18 weeks.
Waits at this hospital haven't really changed since February 2025.
Formerly known as
This trust was formed from or previously known as:
City Hospitals Sunderland NHS Foundation TrustSouth Tyneside NHS Foundation Trust
Hospital sites at South Tyneside And Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
South Tyneside And Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust operates the following NHS hospital sites. Waiting list figures on this page cover the trust as a whole.
Bishop Auckland Hospital Monkton Hall Hospital Palmers Community Hospital Primrose Hill Hospital Shotley Bridge Hospital South Tyneside District Hospital Spire Washington Hospital Sunderland Royal Hospital University Hospital Of Hartlepool University Hospital Of North Durham
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the NHS waiting list at South Tyneside And Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust?
South Tyneside And Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 57,295 patients on its NHS waiting list. The typical wait across all departments is around 9 weeks from GP referral, though this varies significantly by specialty.
Does South Tyneside And Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target?
About 8 in 10 patients at South Tyneside And Sunderland 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 Tyneside And Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust?
South Tyneside And Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust can be contacted via their main switchboard. 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.