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West Cumberland Hospital - Emergency Department entrance and building exterior. Located in Whitehaven, Cumbria.
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West Cumberland Hospital

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Current Wait Times

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Wait Time Key:
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Wait 120-240 mins
Wait > 240 mins
Source: North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Live Waiting Times

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About West Cumberland Hospital

West Cumberland Hospital is a major acute hospital located in Whitehaven, Cumbria. It is part of North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust and provides emergency care services to the local population. The hospital's Emergency Department (A&E) is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, providing care for serious and life-threatening conditions. The hospital also offers a range of specialist services including trauma care, emergency surgery, and critical care.

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)
X-ray
Major Trauma
Emergency Surgery
Critical Care
Acute Medicine
Emergency Medicine
Resuscitation

Specialties

Emergency Medicine
Trauma Care
Emergency Surgery
Critical Care
Acute Medicine
Resuscitation
Major Trauma

Important Information

Wait times are estimates and may change based on patient needs. Patients are seen based on clinical priority, not arrival time. This facility is equipped to handle serious or life-threatening emergencies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact Information

Address

Hensingham, Whitehaven, CA28 8JG

Phone

01946 523000

Opening Hours

Open: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

NHS Trust

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Location

Transport Information

Parking

Free parking available on-site with limited spaces. Additional parking nearby.

Public Transport

Several bus routes stop near the hospital. Whitehaven train station is approximately 1.5 miles away.

When to use A&E

Emergency Departments are suitable for:

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

For these conditions, go to A&E or call 999 immediately.

More information on when to go to A&E

Serving Areas Near West Cumberland Hospital

West Cumberland Hospital provides emergency care services to patients from across West Cumbria and surrounding areas, including:

WhitehavenWorkingtonMaryportCleator MoorEgremontSt BeesSeascaleMillom

Our real-time wait time tracker helps patients from these areas make informed decisions about when to visit our Emergency Department.

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Information on this page is correct as of 26 March 2025