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Leighton Hospital Crewe - A&E department entrance and building exterior. Located in Crewe, Cheshire.
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Leighton Hospital

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Current Wait Times

Major Injuries Wait Time
Minor Injuries Wait Time
Total Patients
Wait Time Key:
Wait < 120 mins
Wait 120-240 mins
Wait > 240 mins
Source: MCHT Waiting Times Feed

Last updated: NaN hours ago

About Leighton Hospital

Leighton Hospital is the main hospital of Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, located in Crewe, Cheshire. It serves the local communities of Crewe, Nantwich, Sandbach and the wider Cheshire area with a comprehensive range of acute and specialist services. The hospital provides 24/7 emergency services with separate wait times for major and minor injuries. The Emergency Department is equipped to handle all types of emergencies and is supported by comprehensive diagnostic and specialist services.

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 (A&E)
Minor Injuries Unit
X-ray & Radiology
CT Scan
MRI
Ultrasound
Blood Tests
Trauma Care
Resuscitation
Pediatric Emergency Care
Stroke Assessment
Cardiac Assessment

Specialties

Emergency Medicine
Trauma Care
Cardiology
Orthopedics
General Surgery
Pediatrics
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Stroke Services
Critical Care
Respiratory Medicine
Maternity Services
Rheumatology

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

Middlewich Road, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 4QJ

Phone

01270 255141

Opening Hours

Open: 24 hours, 7 days per week.

NHS Trust

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Transport Information

Parking

Paid parking available on-site. Charges apply 8am-8pm (£3.50 for up to 24 hours), free overnight.

Public Transport

Bus routes 37, 38 and 39 stop nearby. Crewe train station is approximately 2 miles away with taxi services available.

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

Go to A&E or call 999 immediately.

More information on when to go to A&E

Frequently Asked Questions

Serving Areas Near Leighton Hospital

Leighton Hospital provides emergency services to patients from across Cheshire, including the nearby areas of:

CreweNantwichSandbachMiddlewichHolmes ChapelWinsford

Our real-time wait time tracker helps patients from these areas make informed decisions about when to visit our A&E department.

Related Information

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Information on this page is correct as of 26 March 2025