Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust: A&E Waiting Times Index
Real NHS England A&E waiting-time data for March 2026 — how long patients wait in this trust’s major (Type 1) A&E, scored on the Gera A&E Waiting Times Index (higher = longer waits).
How long are A&E waits at Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust?
As of March 2026, the Gera A&E Waiting Times Index for Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust is 52.2 / 100 (higher = longer waits), ranked 72 of 118 major (Type 1) A&E providers in England. 56.6% of its 6,012 major-A&E patients were seen within 4 hours, and 2 waited 12+ hours to be admitted (0.3 per 1,000 attendances). Gera re-dates this monthly.
| Measure | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Gera A&E Waiting Times Index | 52.2 / 100 | Rank 72 of 118; high waiting |
| Type 1 4-hour performance | 56.6% | Standard: 76% of all attendances within 4h |
| Type 1 4-hour breach rate | 43.4% | Share of major-A&E patients waiting over 4h |
| 12-hour DTA waits | 2 | 0.3 per 1,000 attendances |
| Type 1 attendances | 6,012 | Major A&E department only |
| Breach component (B) | 86.8 / 100 | Weighted 60% in the index |
| Trolley component (T) | 0.3 / 100 | Weighted 40% in the index |
| vs England index | -4 | England 56.2 / 100 |
The Gera A&E Waiting Times Index combines the 4-hour breach rate (weighted 60%) and 12-hour decision-to-admit trolley waits per 1,000 attendances (weighted 40%) into one 0–100 score. It is volume-independent, so Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust’s score reflects the wait a patient experiences here rather than how busy the department is. See the full methodology.
Other A&E departments in North East And Yorkshire
North East And Yorkshire scores 46.6 / 100 on the Gera A&E Waiting Times Index overall. See the full North East And Yorkshire region page →
- Northern Lincolnshire And Goole NHS Foundation Trust (80.5 / 100)
- Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (74 / 100)
- Airedale NHS Foundation Trust (71.2 / 100)
- North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (66.7 / 100)
- York And Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (59.7 / 100)
- Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (57.3 / 100)
- North Tees And Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust (55.5 / 100)
- South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (54.8 / 100)
- Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (53.4 / 100)
- Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust (50.3 / 100)
- The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (50.3 / 100)
- County Durham And Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (46.8 / 100)
Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust A&E waiting times: FAQs
- What is the A&E waiting time at Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust?
- In March 2026, 56.6% of major (Type 1) A&E patients at Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust were seen, admitted or discharged within 4 hours (so 43.4% waited longer), and 2 patients waited 12+ hours from a decision to admit. Its Gera A&E Waiting Times Index is 52.2 / 100 (higher = longer waits), ranked 72 of 118 providers. Figures are from NHS England A&E statistics.
- Is Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust one of the worst A&E departments for waiting?
- Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust ranks 72 of 118 named Type-1 A&E providers on the Gera A&E Waiting Times Index (1 = longest waits). Its score of 52.2 / 100 reflects high waiting. This measures the wait an individual patient experiences and is independent of how busy the department is.
- How does Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust compare with England overall?
- England's national Gera A&E Waiting Times Index is 56.2 / 100 in March 2026, with 36.1% of major-A&E patients waiting over 4 hours. Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust is at 52.2 / 100 (43.4% over 4 hours) — shorter waits than the national average.
- Should I still go to Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust A&E?
- For a serious or life-threatening emergency, always go to A&E or call 999 — average waits do not change that, and clinically urgent patients are prioritised. For a non-emergency in North East And Yorkshire, NHS 111, a pharmacy, your GP or a private online consultation may be faster. GeraClinic connects patients with UK-registered doctors by video; it is a private service and is not affiliated with the NHS.
Facing a long A&E wait for a non-emergency?
Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust scores 52.2 / 100 on the Gera A&E Waiting Times Index, with 56.6% of major-A&E patients seen within 4 hours. For a non-emergency, see a UK-registered GeraClinic doctor online, often the same day — a private service, not affiliated with the NHS. For a life-threatening emergency always call 999.
Contains public sector information published by Gera Systems and licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (source data). Source: Gera A&E Waiting Times Index — derived from NHS England A&E open data (March 2026, published 3 July 2026).