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Royal Stoke University Hospital
Royal Stoke University Hospital - A&E department entrance and building exterior. Located in Stoke-on-Trent.
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Royal Stoke University Hospital

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust

Current Wait Times

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Wait < 120 mins
Wait 120-240 mins
Wait > 240 mins
Source: UHNM Live Emergency Department Waiting Times

Last updated: Just now

About Royal Stoke University Hospital

Royal Stoke University Hospital is a major teaching hospital and part of the University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust. Located in Stoke-on-Trent, it serves the local communities and the wider Staffordshire and Shropshire regions. The hospital is a designated Major Trauma Centre for the West Midlands and provides 24/7 emergency services with real-time wait time tracking. The Emergency Department treats patients with 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

Emergency Department
Major Trauma Centre
Children's Emergency Department
X-ray
CT Scan
MRI
Stroke Services
Cardiac Care
Neurosurgery
Renal Services
Specialist Cancer Care
Midlands Centre for Spinal Injuries
Burns and Plastic Surgery
Intensive Care Unit
Maternity Services

Specialties

Major Trauma
Neurosurgery
Cancer Care
Cardiology
Stroke Services
Renal Services
Maternity Services

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

Newcastle Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 6QG

Phone

01782 674455

Opening Hours

Open: 24 hours, 7 days per week.

NHS Trust

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust

Transport Information

Parking

Paid parking available on-site. Rates: 1hr £1.90; 2hrs £3.20; 3hrs £4.20; 4hrs £6.10; 8hrs £7.20; 24hrs £9.50.

Public Transport

Several bus routes serve the hospital. The nearest train station is Stoke-on-Trent, approximately 2 miles 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&E

Frequently Asked Questions

Serving Areas Near Royal Stoke University Hospital

Royal Stoke University Hospital provides emergency services to patients from across Staffordshire and the surrounding areas, including the nearby areas of:

Stoke-on-TrentNewcastle-under-LymeHanleyTrenthamLongtonBurslem

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