A&E and walk-in centres in Tyne and Wear: waiting times
4 A&E departments and 4 urgent treatment centres in Tyne and Wear.
Most seen within 4 hours: South Tyneside District Hospital 7 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
- Queen Elizabeth Hospital 6 in 10 seen within 4 hours Gateshead See this A&E
- South Tyneside District Hospital 7 in 10 seen within 4 hours South Tyneside See this A&E
- Sunderland Royal Hospital 6 in 10 seen within 4 hours Sunderland See this A&E
- The Royal Victoria Infirmary 6 in 10 seen within 4 hours Newcastle upon Tyne See this A&E
Urgent treatment and walk-in centres
Eye and dental units
- Sunderland Eye Infirmary Sunderland, 9 in 10 seen within 4 hours
Council areas
NHS England figures, urgent care included, , checked . About the data.