Across all departments, most patients wait about
12 weeks
That's roughly 3 months:
6 in 10 people are seen within 18 weeks.
Waits at this hospital are about 1.5 week shorter than in February 2025.
Formerly known as
This trust was formed from or previously known as:
North Western Neurological Centre
Hospital sites at The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust operates the following NHS hospital sites. Waiting list figures on this page cover the trust as a whole.
Aintree Hospitals - Opd Arrow Park Hospital Broadgreen Hospital (Broadgreen NHS Trust) Clatterbridge Hospital Countess Of Chester Hospital (Coc NHS Trust) Ellesmere Port Hospital Glan Clwd Hospital Royal Liverpool University Hospital (Rluh NHS Trust) Southport & Formby District General Hospital (S&o Trust) St Helen's Hospital Wrexham Maelor Hospital Ysbyty Gwynedd Hospital (Yg NHS Trust)
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the NHS waiting list at The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust?
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 12,853 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 The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target?
About 6 in 10 patients at The Walton Centre 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 Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust?
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust can be contacted via their main switchboard on 0151 525 3611. 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.