A&E near Winchester

A&E waiting times near Winchester: nearest is Royal Hampshire County Hospital, 4.7 miles.

These hospitals do not publish live waits, so here is how they did last month. In September 2026, 6 in 10 people at Royal Hampshire County Hospital were seen within 4 hours.

Drive there Public transport

If someone's life is at risk, call 999 now.

Chest pain, trouble breathing, heavy bleeding, a suspected stroke, a fit that does not stop, or someone who cannot be woken. Do not drive to A&E in those cases: call 999.

A&E departments within 25 miles

Nearest first. Each figure is for that hospital in September 2026. Specialist units, such as eye hospitals, are listed separately below.

Royal Hampshire County Hospital

4.7 miles. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. 5,685 visits in September 2026. Directions

63% within 4 hours

Southampton General Hospital

8.4 miles. University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. 13,585 visits in September 2026. Directions

68% within 4 hours

Queen Alexandra Hospital

13.8 miles. Portsmouth Hospitals University National Health Service Trust. 14,920 visits in September 2026. Directions

63% within 4 hours

St Mary's Hospital - Emergency Department

20.2 miles. Isle of Wight NHS Trust. 5,845 visits in September 2026. Directions

53% within 4 hours

Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital

20.5 miles. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. 5,635 visits in September 2026. Directions

43% within 4 hours

Salisbury District Hospital

22.5 miles. Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. 5,065 visits in September 2026. Directions

59% within 4 hours

St Richards Hospital

24.7 miles. University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. 7,005 visits in September 2026. Directions

52% within 4 hours

NHS England figures, September 2026. Checked for new figures 14 October 2026. About the data.

Where should I go?

Life-threatening (chest pain, trouble breathing, heavy bleeding, signs of a stroke, a fit that does not stop, someone who cannot be woken): call 999.
An injury or illness that cannot wait but is not life-threatening: A&E, or an urgent treatment centre, which is often quicker for cuts, sprains, minor burns and minor breaks.
Not sure how urgent it is: 111 online or call 111. They can book you a slot at the right place.
Minor (coughs, colds, rashes, aches): a pharmacist can help without an appointment.

What happens at A&E: why people are seen out of order, what to bring, and what to do if the wait is long.

Not an emergency?

NHS 111 can book you into an urgent treatment centre, arrange an out-of-hours GP or tell you which pharmacy can help. Call 111 or use 111.nhs.uk. Urgent treatment centres and walk-in units are often much quicker than A&E for cuts, sprains and minor injuries.