Leeds General Infirmary — Current A&E Queue
Also known as: LGI, Leeds General, LGI A&E
Last updated — · sourced from Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Typical Time in Department (AE)
No live feed — typical wait
183
minutes · ~ 3 hr 3 min
65.5% seen within 4 hours
Estimate from NHS England official statistics (August 2026) — not live
About Leeds General Infirmary
Leeds General Infirmary (LGI) is a large teaching hospital in central Leeds, West Yorkshire. Part of Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, one of the largest trusts in Europe, the hospital is a major trauma centre for West Yorkshire and provides specialist services in neurosurgery, cardiac surgery, and paediatric intensive care. The Emergency Department handles over 120,000 attendances per year. LGI has strong academic links with the University of Leeds and is a leading centre for clinical research. The hospital serves a population of approximately 780,000 for core services and up to 5.4 million for specialist services.
Hospital details
- City
- Leeds, LS1 3EX
- Phone
- 0113 243 2799
- Opening Hours
- Open: 24 hours, 7 days a week
- NHS Trust
- Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
- Type
- Accident & Emergency (Type 1)
Departments & Services
Leeds General Infirmary in context
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Wondering whether you actually need A&E?Common Questions About Leeds General Infirmary
How long is the queue at Leeds General Infirmary right now?
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What are Leeds General Infirmary's opening hours?
The A&E at Leeds General Infirmary 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 Leeds be faster?
A&E at Leeds General Infirmary 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 Leeds General Infirmary?
Leeds General Infirmary is in Leeds, postcode LS1 3EX. Use the location search on this site to see the distance from where you are and compare it against other departments nearby.
When is Leeds General Infirmary 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.
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