Across all departments, most patients wait about
11 weeks
That's roughly 2½ months:
7 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:
The Royal Victoria Infirmary And Associated Hospitals NHS TrustThe Freeman Group Of Hospitals NHS Trust
Hospital sites at The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust operates the following NHS hospital sites. Waiting list figures on this page cover the trust as a whole.
Alnwick Community Hospital Bensham Hospital Bishop Auckland General Hospital Blyth Community Hospital & Health Centre Bmi Woodlands Hospital Chester-le-street Community Hospital Darlington Memorial Hospital Dryburn Hospital Freeman Hospital Hexham General Hospital James Cook University Hospital Keswick Community Hospital Morpeth Cottage Hospital Newcastle Dental Hospital Newcastle Hospitals @ Cramlington NHS Nightingale Hospital North East North Tyneside General Hospital Nuffield Hospital Newcastle Upon Tyne Palmers Community Hospital Penrith Community Hospital Queen Elizabeth Hospital Shotley Bridge Hospital South Tyneside District Hospital Spire Washington Hospital Sunderland Royal Hospital University Hospital Of Hartlepool University Hospital Of North Tees Walkergate Park Hospital - Outreach Clinic Wansbeck General Hospital Workington Community Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the NHS waiting list at The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?
The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 81,883 patients on its NHS waiting list. The typical wait across all departments is around 11 weeks from GP referral, though this varies significantly by specialty.
Does The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target?
About 7 in 10 patients at The Newcastle Upon Tyne 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 The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?
The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust can be contacted via their main switchboard on 0191 233 6161. 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.