Wirral University Teaching Hospital 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 Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust?
As of March 2026, the Gera A&E Waiting Times Index for Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is 89.6 / 100 (higher = longer waits), ranked 7 of 118 major (Type 1) A&E providers in England. 48.3% of its 8,469 major-A&E patients were seen within 4 hours, and 626 waited 12+ hours to be admitted (73.9 per 1,000 attendances). Gera re-dates this monthly.
| Measure | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Gera A&E Waiting Times Index | 89.6 / 100 | Rank 7 of 118; most severe waiting |
| Type 1 4-hour performance | 48.3% | Standard: 76% of all attendances within 4h |
| Type 1 4-hour breach rate | 51.7% | Share of major-A&E patients waiting over 4h |
| 12-hour DTA waits | 626 | 73.9 per 1,000 attendances |
| Type 1 attendances | 8,469 | Major A&E department only |
| Breach component (B) | 100 / 100 | Weighted 60% in the index |
| Trolley component (T) | 73.9 / 100 | Weighted 40% in the index |
| vs England index | +33.4 | 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 Wirral University Teaching Hospital 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 West
North West scores 66.5 / 100 on the Gera A&E Waiting Times Index overall. See the full North West region page →
- Countess Of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (100 / 100)
- Warrington And Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (98 / 100)
- East Cheshire NHS Trust (95.6 / 100)
- Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (95.4 / 100)
- Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (82.5 / 100)
- University Hospitals Of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (82.3 / 100)
- Bolton NHS Foundation Trust (69.6 / 100)
- East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (64.9 / 100)
- Tameside And Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (62.8 / 100)
- Stockport NHS Foundation Trust (58.7 / 100)
- Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (58.3 / 100)
- Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (55.5 / 100)
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust A&E waiting times: FAQs
- What is the A&E waiting time at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust?
- In March 2026, 48.3% of major (Type 1) A&E patients at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust were seen, admitted or discharged within 4 hours (so 51.7% waited longer), and 626 patients waited 12+ hours from a decision to admit. Its Gera A&E Waiting Times Index is 89.6 / 100 (higher = longer waits), ranked 7 of 118 providers. Figures are from NHS England A&E statistics.
- Is Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust one of the worst A&E departments for waiting?
- Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust ranks 7 of 118 named Type-1 A&E providers on the Gera A&E Waiting Times Index (1 = longest waits). Its score of 89.6 / 100 reflects most severe waiting. This measures the wait an individual patient experiences and is independent of how busy the department is.
- How does Wirral University Teaching Hospital 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. Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is at 89.6 / 100 (51.7% over 4 hours) — longer waits than the national average.
- Should I still go to Wirral University Teaching Hospital 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 West, 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?
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust scores 89.6 / 100 on the Gera A&E Waiting Times Index, with 48.3% 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).