Gloucestershire Royal Hospital
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Current Wait Times
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About Gloucestershire Royal Hospital
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital is a major hospital located in Gloucester, serving the local communities and the wider Gloucestershire area. As part of Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, it provides a wide range of emergency and specialist services. The hospital's A&E department is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, providing emergency care for serious and life-threatening conditions.
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
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
Great Western Road, Gloucester, GL1 3NN
Phone
0300 422 2222
Website
www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/Opening Hours
Open: 24 hours, 7 days per week.
NHS Trust
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Transport Information
Parking
Paid parking available on-site. Charges apply 24/7.
Public Transport
Several bus routes stop near the hospital. The main bus station in Gloucester is approximately 15 minutes' walk away.
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&EFrequently Asked Questions
Wait times at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital are updated in real-time, typically refreshing every 1-3 minutes. The system pulls data directly from the hospital's patient management system to ensure accuracy.
The 'Current Longest Wait Time' at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital refers to the current maximum waiting time to be seen and fully assessed by a medical professional. This is the time from registration to initial clinical assessment, not the total time spent in the department.
Yes, Gloucestershire Royal Hospital's Accident & Emergency (A&E) department is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays. It provides emergency care at all times for the Gloucestershire area.
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital is located in Great Western Road, Gloucester, GL1 3NN. You can reach it via public transport (several bus routes stop nearby), taxi, or car with on-site parking available (charges apply).
You should visit Gloucestershire Royal Hospital A&E for serious and life-threatening conditions such as severe chest pain, difficulty breathing, severe bleeding, major trauma, stroke symptoms, or severe burns. For minor injuries or illnesses, consider using an Urgent Treatment Centre or Minor Injuries Unit instead.
Serving Areas Near Gloucestershire Royal Hospital
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital provides emergency services to patients from across Gloucester 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