Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust waiting times
Here is how long people waited for treatment at Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust, by specialty, in August 2026.
South Ribble, North West, PR5 6AW. ODS code RW5.
Hospital waiting times near South Ribble. A&E waiting times near South Ribble.
Waits by specialty
Each band runs from the point where half of patients had been treated to the point where 9 in 10 had.
| Specialty | Treated waits | Waiting now | Within 18 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rheumatology | 11 to 25 weeks | 8 to 22 weeks | 79% |
| Trauma and orthopaedics | 8 to 21 weeks | 6 to 21 weeks | 87% |
NHS England figures, . Checked for new figures . About the data.
Sites this trust runs: Learning Difficulties (Chorley & South Ribble District General Hospital), Longridge Hospital, NHS Nightingale Hospital Preston, Older Adult Services (Chorley & South Ribble District General Hospital). The figures below cover all of them.
Where to find them
- Learning Difficulties (Chorley & South Ribble District General Hospital)
Preston Road, Chorley, PR7 1PP Map - Longridge Hospital
St. Wilfrids Terrace, Longridge, Preston, PR3 3WQ Map - NHS Nightingale Hospital Preston
University of Central Lancashire, Fylde Road, Preston, PR1 2HE Map - Older Adult Services (Chorley & South Ribble District General Hospital)
Preston Road, Chorley, PR7 1PP Map
Addresses from the NHS Organisation Data Service.
Scan and test waits
People waiting for each test in August 2026, and the share who had waited over six weeks. The standard is under 1 in 100.
| Test | Waiting | Over six weeks | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| MRI scan | 253 | 9% | 22% |
| Ultrasound scan | 59 | 7% | 22% |
NHS England figures, . Checked for new figures . About the data.
Questions people ask
How long is the waiting list at Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust?
At the end of August 2026, 3,267 people were on the waiting list across all specialties. Half had waited under 6 weeks and 9 in 10 under 21 weeks. 86% were within the 18-week standard. Each specialty in the table below has its own figure.
Can I check where I am on the waiting list?
Not from this site: these are NHS England's monthly figures for whole specialties, not individual patients. The NHS App shows your own referral, and the hospital's patient advice and liaison service (PALS) can tell you your position and whether your referral is marked urgent. See how your wait compares.
How do I get seen sooner than the Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust wait time?
When your GP refers you, you can choose any hospital in England that holds an NHS contract, including independent hospitals the NHS pays for. If you have already waited over 18 weeks with no date in the next 8 weeks, you can ask to move. Compare every hospital near you first. Hospital waiting times near South Ribble.