West Cumberland Hospital A&E
2 h 30 min to 3 h published wait
Captured 17 Oct, 07:10
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.
Nearest open alternatives
Practical details
- Opening hours: Open 24 hours, every day.
- Address: Homewood, Hensingham, Whitehaven, CA28 8JG. Map
- Phone: 01946 693181.
NHS website figures, .
More detail
Live waits, every department of this trust
Captured 17 Oct, 07:10
- Cumberland Infirmary Emergency Department
40 in the departmentover 4 hours long captured 17 Oct, 07:10 - West Cumberland Hospital Emergency Department
9 in the department2 h 30 min to 3 h moderate captured 17 Oct, 07:10
Today by hour
| Hour | Published wait |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 3 h |
| 01:00 | 3 h 30 min |
| 02:00 | 3 h |
| 03:00 | 4 h |
| 04:00 | 4 h |
| 05:00 | 4 h |
| 06:00 | 3 h |
September 2026
60% seen within 4 hours.
3,880 visits. Part of North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust.
| Month | Seen within 4 hours | Visits | 12-hour bed waits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25 | 54% | 8,931 | 318 |
| Nov 25 | 48% | 8,819 | 432 |
| Dec 25 | 55% | 8,641 | 338 |
| Jan 26 | 51% | 8,906 | 603 |
| Feb 26 | 55% | 8,014 | 378 |
| Mar 26 | 57% | 9,401 | 346 |
| Apr 26 | 54% | 9,081 | 448 |
| May 26 | 57% | 9,204 | 355 |
| Jun 26 | 58% | 8,935 | 246 |
| Jul 26 | 54% | 9,179 | 269 |
| Aug 26 | 50% | 8,708 | 259 |
| Sep 26 | 51% | 8,977 | 229 |
Whole trust, all its hospitals. This hospital's figure is above.
NHS England figures, , checked . About the data.
North West Ambulance Service
- Life-threatening calls: 7 min (England 8 min, target 7 min).
- Serious calls such as stroke or chest pain: 24 min (England 31 min), 9 in 10 within 48 min.
- Handovers over 30 min: 28% (England 27%).
NHS England figures, .
Questions people ask
Can I see the wait at West Cumberland Hospital A&E right now?
Yes: the wait above is North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust's own published figure.
Is West Cumberland Hospital A&E busy?
About 129 people a day in September 2026.