Craigavon Area Hospital — Current A&E Queue
Also known as: Craigavon Hospital, CAH
Last updated just now · sourced from Southern Health and Social Care Trust
Typical Time in Department (AE)
minutes · ~ 2 hr 4 min
+2 min vs previous reading
About Craigavon Area Hospital
Craigavon Area Hospital is the main acute hospital for the Southern Health and Social Care Trust, located in Craigavon, County Armagh. The hospital serves a population of approximately 350,000 across the Southern Trust area including Armagh, Dungannon, Banbridge, and Newry. The Emergency Department handles approximately 70,000 attendances per year and provides 24-hour emergency care. Craigavon Area Hospital is a modern facility that has been significantly expanded and refurbished in recent years, with new acute services block and improved emergency department facilities.
Hospital details
- City
- Craigavon, BT63 5QQ
- Opening Hours
- Open 24 hours every day
- NHS Trust
- Southern Health and Social Care Trust
- Type
- Accident & Emergency (Type 1)
Departments & Services
Craigavon Area Hospital A&E Wait Times — Last 24 Hours
| Time | Typical Time in Dept | Change | Patients | Total in Dept |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| just now20:14 | 2 hr 4 min | +2 min(+2%) | — | — |
| 37 min ago19:36 | 2 hr 2 min | +8 min(+7%) | — | — |
| 1h ago19:10 | 1 hr 54 min | -1 min(-1%) | — | — |
| 1h ago18:42 | 1 hr 55 min | -6 min(-5%) | — | — |
| 1h ago18:17 | 2 hr 1 min | -1 min(-1%) | — | — |
| 2h ago17:37 | 2 hr 2 min | -5 min(-4%) | — | — |
| 3h ago17:13 | 2 hr 7 min | -1 min(-1%) | — | — |
| 3h ago16:39 | 2 hr 8 min | +2 min(+2%) | — | — |
| 3h ago16:14 | 2 hr 6 min | 0 min(0%) | — | — |
| 4h ago15:38 | 2 hr 6 min | -1 min(-1%) | — | — |
| 5h ago15:13 | 2 hr 7 min | +5 min(+4%) | — | — |
| 5h ago14:38 | 2 hr 2 min | 0 min(0%) | — | — |
Craigavon Area Hospital in context
The latest reading puts Craigavon Area Hospital at roughly 2 hr 4 min. Across Northern Ireland the typical figure is around 2 hr 17 min. That places it roughly in line with neighbouring departments.
Wondering whether you actually need A&E?Common Questions About Craigavon Area Hospital
How long is the queue at Craigavon Area Hospital right now?
The most recent figure shows roughly 2 hr 4 min (124 minutes) at Craigavon Area Hospital's A&E. This is pulled from the trust's public dashboard and refreshes regularly, but the actual time you wait will depend on how urgently you need treatment and how busy the department is when you arrive.
What are Craigavon Area Hospital's opening hours?
The A&E at Craigavon Area Hospital runs around the clock — 24 hours, seven days a week, bank holidays included. No appointment is needed; patients are assessed on arrival and seen in order of clinical urgency, not arrival time.
Do I actually need A&E, or could a UTC near Craigavon be faster?
A&E at Craigavon Area Hospital is the right place for anything that could be life-threatening — chest pain, stroke symptoms, uncontrolled bleeding, serious breathing problems or major injuries. For less severe issues (sprains, small cuts, minor fractures, bites, burns), a nearby Urgent Treatment Centre will almost always see you sooner. If you are unsure, ring 111 — they can point you to the best service and sometimes book you a timed slot.
How do I get to Craigavon Area Hospital?
Craigavon Area Hospital is in Craigavon, postcode BT63 5QQ. Use the location search on this site to see the distance from where you are and compare it against other departments nearby.
When is Craigavon Area Hospital A&E typically quietest?
Nationally, emergency departments see the fewest arrivals between about 6 am and 9 am. Demand tends to peak on Monday mornings, weekday evenings after 6 pm, and on Friday and Saturday nights. Arriving during a quieter window — if your condition allows it — can noticeably cut the time you spend waiting.
Other Departments Nearby
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~ 1 hr 35 min
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Mid Ulster Hospital
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Avg: 4 min
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Antrim Area Hospital
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~ 3 hr 8 min
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Mater Hospital
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~ 2 hr 59 min
35.2 km
Royal Victoria Hospital
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~ 3 hr 55 min
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Page content is periodically verified against official sources. All queue data comes from NHS Trust dashboards and government statistical releases.