A&E and walk-in centres in Greater Manchester: waiting times
11 A&E departments, 7 urgent treatment centres and 2 walk-in centres in Greater Manchester.
Most seen within 4 hours: Stepping Hill Hospital 6 in 10 seen within 4 hours in September 2026.
Where to go
- Life-threatening (chest pain, trouble breathing, heavy bleeding, stroke signs, a fit, cannot be woken): call 999.
- Urgent but not life-threatening: A&E, or an urgent treatment centre, often quicker for cuts, sprains, minor burns and minor breaks.
- Not sure: NHS 111, online or by phone. They can book you a slot.
- Minor (coughs, colds, rashes): a pharmacist, no appointment needed.
A&E departments
- Bolton Hospital 5 in 10 seen within 4 hours Bolton See this A&E
- Fairfield General Hospital 6 in 10 seen within 4 hours Bury See this A&E
- Manchester Royal Infirmary 6 in 10 seen within 4 hours Manchester See this A&E
- North Manchester General Hospital 6 in 10 seen within 4 hours Manchester See this A&E
- Royal Albert Edward Infirmary 4 in 10 seen within 4 hours Wigan See this A&E
- Royal Manchester Children's Hospital 9 in 10 seen within 4 hours Children's A&E, Manchester See this A&E
- Royal Oldham Hospital 6 in 10 seen within 4 hours Oldham See this A&E
- Salford Royal Hospital 6 in 10 seen within 4 hours Salford See this A&E
- Stepping Hill Hospital 6 in 10 seen within 4 hours Stockport See this A&E
- Tameside General Hospital 5 in 10 seen within 4 hours Tameside See this A&E
- Wythenshawe Hospital 6 in 10 seen within 4 hours Manchester See this A&E
Urgent treatment and walk-in centres
- Ancoats Walk-in Centre Manchester See this unit
- Leigh Health Centre Wigan See this unit
- Manchester Royal Infirmary Urgent Treatment Centre Manchester See this unit
- Mastercall Healthcare HQ Stockport See this unit
- North Manchester General Hospital Urgent Treatment Centre Manchester See this unit
- Prestwich Walk-in Centre Bury See this unit
- Rochdale Infirmary Rochdale See this unit
- Trafford General Hospital Trafford See this unit
- Wythenshawe Hospital Urgent Treatment Centre Manchester See this unit
Eye and dental units
- Manchester Royal Eye Hospital Manchester, 9 in 10 seen within 4 hours
- University Dental Hospital of Manchester Manchester
Council areas
NHS England figures, urgent care included, , checked . About the data.