Hospital waiting times near County Durham
Hospital waiting times near County Durham for every specialty, NHS and independent, from NHS England's figures. Pick what you need: each line shows the shortest treated wait within 25 miles.
- Bones, joints and muscles
Trauma and orthopaedics
1 to 35 weeks at The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Eyes
Ophthalmology
7 to 16 weeks at Newcastle Newmedica Ltd - Ears, nose and throat
Ear, nose and throat
9 to 28 weeks at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust - General surgery
General surgery
4 to 27 weeks at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust - Bladder, kidneys and prostate
Urology
8 to 26 weeks at Woodlands Hospital - Gynaecology
Gynaecology
4 to 23 weeks at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Mouth and jaw surgery
Oral surgery
5 to 33 weeks at The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Stomach and bowel
Gastroenterology
2 to 13 weeks at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust - Heart
Cardiology
3 to 17 weeks at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust - Skin
Dermatology
1 to 15 weeks at Tees Valley Hospital - Lungs and breathing
Respiratory medicine
2 to 14 weeks at Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust - Brain and nerves
Neurology
9 to 28 weeks at The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Joints and arthritis
Rheumatology
1 to 19 weeks at Cora Health Msk (Formerly Connect Health Ltd) - Plastic surgery
Plastic surgery
7 to 37 weeks at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Brain and spine surgery
Neurosurgery
11 to 45 weeks at The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Heart and chest surgery
Cardiothoracic surgery
6 to 32 weeks at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - General medicine
General internal medicine
1 to 5 weeks at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Care of older people
Elderly medicine
1 to 14 weeks at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Other medical services
Other medical services
4 to 21 weeks at Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust - Other mental health services
Other mental health services
3 to 14 weeks at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust - Children's services
Other paediatric services
7 to 18 weeks at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust - Other surgical services
Other surgical services
3 to 10 weeks at North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust - Other services
Other services
2 to 6 weeks at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
A&E waiting times near County Durham. Already waiting? See where you stand. Private hospitals near County Durham.
NHS England figures, . Checked for new figures . About the data.
Questions people ask
Which hospital near County Durham has the shortest waiting times?
It depends on what you need. In August 2026 the shortest treated wait within 25 miles of County Durham was for general internal medicine at James Cook, where half of people were treated within 1 weeks. Pick a specialty above to see every hospital ranked.
Can I choose a hospital with a shorter wait?
Yes. When your GP refers you for a first outpatient appointment you can choose any hospital in England with an NHS contract, including independent hospitals the NHS pays for. Each specialty page here has a printable sheet to take to your GP.
Are these County Durham hospital waiting times live?
No. They are NHS England's monthly referral to treatment figures, covering waits up to August 2026, published about two months after the month ends. A&E four-hour figures are monthly too. A&E waiting times near County Durham.