County Hospital
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
Current Wait Times
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About County Hospital
County Hospital is a major acute hospital in Stafford, Staffordshire. It is part of University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust and provides a range of services including a 24-hour Accident & Emergency department. The hospital offers comprehensive emergency care services and is equipped to handle a wide range of medical emergencies.
Emergency Department (A&E)
This facility is an Emergency Department (A&E), providing care for serious and life-threatening conditions. The department is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For less serious conditions, please consider visiting a Minor Injuries Unit or Urgent Treatment Centre.
Important Opening Hours Information
A&E at County Hospital is NOT 24hrs. We're open 8am-10pm daily. When County Hospital is closed, you can visit:
- Stafford
- Stone
- Cannock
- Rugeley
- Penkridge
- Eccleshall
- Gnosall
Available Services
Specialties
Children's Emergency Services Notice
Children's Emergency Services at County Hospital are temporarily suspended on safety grounds. A Minor Injuries Unit is available for under 16s. For emergency care for children, please visit Royal Stoke University Hospital or call 111 for advice.
Contact Information
Address
County Hospital, Weston Road, Stafford, ST16 3SA
Phone
01785 257731
Opening Hours
Open: 8am to 10pm, 7 days per week including bank holidays
NHS Trust
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
Before Attending
If your condition is not life-threatening, please call 111 or go to 111.nhs.uk first who will redirect you to the most appropriate place for treatment. If you do require urgent care you may be offered a time slot for arrival in the Emergency Department.
Visit NHS 111 OnlineTransport Information
Parking
Free parking available on site.
Public Transport
Regular bus services from Stafford town center. Stafford railway station is approximately 1.5 miles away.
Location
For emergencies such as:
- Serious injuries
- Severe pain
- Breathing difficulties
- Chest pain
- Loss of consciousness
- Severe bleeding
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Severe burns
- Stroke symptoms
Go to A&E or call 999 immediately.
More information on when to go to A&EFrequently Asked Questions
Serving Areas Near County Hospital
County Hospital provides emergency services to patients from across Staffordshire and the surrounding areas, including the nearby areas of:
Our real-time wait time tracker helps patients from these areas make informed decisions about when to visit our A&E department.
Related Information
Information on this page is correct as of 26 March 2025