West Cumberland Hospital A&E compared with the nearest alternatives
The two nearest open alternatives within 20 miles. Published waits captured 17 Oct, 07:11.
- West Cumberland Hospital 2 h 30 min published wait This A&E See this A&E
- Maryport Minor Injury Unit Minor injury unit, 13 miles away See this unit
- Keswick Hospital Urgent treatment centre, 18 miles away See this unit
More detail
| Measure | West Cumberland Hospital | Maryport Minor Injury Unit | Keswick Hospital |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | A&E | Minor injury unit | Urgent treatment centre |
| Distance from West Cumberland Hospital | This site | 12.5 miles, about 40 min by car (estimate) | 17.7 miles, about 56 min by car (estimate) |
| Published wait | 2 h 30 min | Not published | Not published |
| Seen within 4 hours, September 2026 | 60% | No figure | No figure |
| Visits, September 2026 | 3,880 | No figure | 725 |
| Opening hours | Open 24 hours, every day | Check before travelling | Check before travelling |
| Run by | North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust | North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust | North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust |
Travel is an estimate.
NHS England figures, , checked . About the data.
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.