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Warrington And Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Waiting Times

The NHS waiting list at Warrington And Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust currently has 35,442 patients waiting for treatment, with a typical wait of around 12 weeks from GP referral. About 7 in 10 patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS target is 9 in 10), and 321 have been waiting over a year.

NHS Foundation Trust North West Updated August 2026

Across all departments, most patients wait about 12 weeks

That's roughly 3 months: 7 in 10 people are seen within 18 weeks. Waits at this hospital are about 2.3 weeks shorter than in August 2025.

12-month change

Then vs now at this hospital

Aug 25→Aug 26
Typical wait
12.5weeks
â–¼ -2.3 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
7in 10
â–² +8.3 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
35k
â–² +2.9k
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
321
â–¼ -1.2k
Been on the list for 12+ months

Hospital details

Address Warrington Hospital, Lovely Lane, Warrington, WA5 1QG
Phone 01925 635911
Integrated Care Board NHS Cheshire And Merseyside Integrated Care Board
Established 2001

Formerly known as

This trust was formed from or previously known as:

Warrington Hospital NHS TrustHalton General Hospital NHS Trust

Waiting time trend

Median wait across all departments at this hospital, month by month.

â–¼ -2.3 wks

Department waiting times

Cardiology

9 weeks
82% within 18 weeks

Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)

16 weeks
54% within 18 weeks

Geriatric Medicine

14 weeks
62% within 18 weeks

Gastroenterology

11 weeks
78% within 18 weeks

General Medicine

6 weeks
100% within 18 weeks

General Surgery

11 weeks
76% within 18 weeks

Gynaecology

13 weeks
63% within 18 weeks

Ophthalmology (Eye Care)

9 weeks
85% within 18 weeks

Paediatrics

10 weeks
73% within 18 weeks

Respiratory Medicine

11 weeks
75% within 18 weeks

Rheumatology

14 weeks
57% within 18 weeks

Trauma & Orthopaedics

17 weeks
52% within 18 weeks

Urology

11 weeks
69% within 18 weeks

Hospital sites at Warrington And Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Warrington And Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust operates the following NHS hospital sites. Waiting list figures on this page cover the trust as a whole.

Altrincham General Hospital Halton Hospital Captain Sir Tom Moore Building Halton Hospital Nightingale Building Highfield Hospital Newton Community Hospital St Helen's & Knowsley Hospitals Trust St Helen's Hospital St Mary's Hospital Stretford Memorial Hospital Walton Hospital Warrington Hospital Whiston Hospital

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS waiting list at Warrington And Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?

Warrington And Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 35,442 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 Warrington And Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target?

About 7 in 10 patients at Warrington And Halton Teaching 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 Warrington And Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?

Warrington And Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust can be contacted via their main switchboard on 01925 635911. 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.

Source: NHS England RTT statistics. about our methodology