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NHS Derriford Hospital Live A&E Wait Times
Plymouth Emergency Department
Current Wait Times
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About Derriford Hospital
Derriford Hospital is the largest hospital in the South West Peninsula, located in Plymouth, Devon. It serves the local communities of Plymouth and the wider Devon and Cornwall region. As part of University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, it is a regional centre for trauma, neurosurgery, and cancer care. The hospital provides 24/7 emergency services with real-time wait time tracking and is the designated Major Trauma Centre for the Peninsula.
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.
Available Services
Emergency Department
24/7 emergency care for serious and life-threatening conditions. Fully equipped resuscitation facilities and dedicated trauma teams.
Open 24/7
Major Trauma Centre
Regional trauma center for the South West Peninsula, providing specialist care for major injuries with dedicated trauma teams and helipad access.
Open 24/7
X-ray & Imaging
Advanced diagnostic imaging including X-ray, CT, and MRI, available 24/7 for emergency cases.
24/7 for emergencies
CT Scan
State-of-the-art CT scanning facilities for detailed diagnostic imaging, with rapid access for emergency cases.
24/7 for emergencies
MRI
Advanced magnetic resonance imaging for detailed diagnostic scans, available for emergency and scheduled cases.
24/7 for emergencies
Ultrasound
Comprehensive ultrasound services for diagnostic imaging and guided procedures.
24/7 for emergencies
Blood Tests
On-site pathology laboratory providing rapid blood testing and analysis for emergency cases.
24/7
Specialist Services
Wide range of specialist medical and surgical services including cardiology, neurology, and oncology.
Varies by service
Critical Care
Advanced intensive care unit providing specialist critical care services with dedicated medical teams.
24/7
Stroke Services
Specialist stroke unit providing emergency stroke care and rehabilitation services.
24/7
Specialties
Important Information
Wait times are estimates and may change based on patient needs and emergency situations. Patients are seen based on clinical priority, not arrival time. No matter how busy our A&E departments are, the most seriously ill and injured patients will always be seen first and as quickly as possible.
Contact Information
Address
Derriford Road, Crownhill, Plymouth, PL6 8DH
Phone
01752 202082
Opening Hours
Open: 24 hours, 7 days per week.
NHS Trust
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Transport Information
Parking
Paid parking available on-site. Charges apply Monday to Friday, 6am to 6pm.
Public Transport
Bus routes 28, 29, 35, 35A, 42, 42A, 42C, 100, 101 stop at the hospital. Taxi rank available at the main entrance.
Location
For emergencies such as:
- Loss of consciousness
- Acute confused state
- Fits that are not stopping
- Chest pain
- Breathing difficulties
- Severe bleeding that cannot be stopped
- Severe allergic reactions
- Severe burns or scalds
- Stroke
- Major trauma
Go to A&E or call 999 immediately.
More information on when to go to A&E