NHS Wait Times:Live A&E, UTC & MIU Waiting Times

Check real-time waiting times at NHS hospitals across the UK. Find the shortest wait times near you and make informed decisions about where to seek medical care.

Updated every 1-5 minutes
80+ hospitals covered

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Wait < 120 mins
Wait 120-240 mins
Wait > 240 mins

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Key Features

80 Hospitals

Access wait time data from 80+ hospitals across the UK, including A&E departments, Urgent Treatment Centers, and Minor Injury Units

Real-time Wait Times

Get up-to-the-minute wait time information directly from hospital systems, helping you choose the right facility when every minute counts

Updated Regularly

Our data refreshes automatically throughout the day, ensuring you always have the most current information before deciding where to seek care

Current Longest Wait Time

View the maximum current wait time at each facility, allowing you to make informed decisions about where you're likely to be seen fastest

Total Patients

See how many patients are currently waiting and being treated at each hospital, giving you insight into how busy each facility is before you arrive

Color-coded Wait Times

Our intuitive color system (green, yellow, red) instantly shows you which hospitals have short, moderate, or long wait times at a glance

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About A&E Wait Times

Real-Time Tracking

Our live A&E waiting times tracker provides real-time information for A&E, UTC, and MIU facilities across the United Kingdom. Make informed decisions about urgent medical care with up-to-date wait times.

Automatic Updates

Stay informed with wait times updated every 1-5 minutes, showing accurate information about emergency department waiting times, current patient numbers, and total patients in each facility.

UK-Wide Coverage

Access live data from A&E departments across different regions, helping you find the shortest waiting times near you. Coverage includes hospitals in Wales, Scotland, the Midlands, Plymouth, and more regions.

A&E Departments

Live emergency department wait times and patient counts across major hospitals

Urgent Treatment Centers

Real-time UTC waiting times for less severe conditions

Minor Injury Units

Current MIU wait times for minor injuries and ailments

A&E Wait Times FAQs

Find answers to common questions about A&E wait times and how to use this service