Newham Hospital — Current A&E Queue

Also known as: Newham University Hospital, Newham General

Open 24/7LondonAE

Last updated — · sourced from Barts Health NHS Trust

Typical Time in Department (AE)

No live feed — typical wait

196

minutes · ~ 3 hr 16 min

60.7% seen within 4 hours

Estimate from NHS England official statistics (August 2026) — not live

Source:Barts Health NHS Trust A&E Waiting Times

About Newham Hospital

Newham Hospital (also known as Newham University Hospital) is a district general hospital in Plaistow, East London. Part of Barts Health NHS Trust, the hospital serves one of the most diverse and densely populated communities in the UK. The Emergency Department operates 24/7 and handles approximately 85,000 attendances per year. The hospital provides a full range of acute services and has a dedicated Urgent Treatment Centre co-located with the A&E department. Newham Hospital has strong links with Queen Mary University of London and plays an important role in medical education and research.

Hospital details

City: London, E13 8SL
Opening Hours: Open: 24 hours, 7 days a week
NHS Trust: Barts Health NHS Trust
Type: Accident & Emergency (Type 1)

Departments & Services

Emergency Department (A&E)

Urgent Treatment Centre

Acute Medicine

General Surgery

Orthopaedics

Paediatrics

Maternity

Radiology

Pathology

Newham Hospital in context

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Wondering whether you actually need A&E?

Common Questions About Newham Hospital

How long is the queue at Newham Hospital right now?

We do not have a current reading for Newham Hospital. Try refreshing later, or ring the hospital switchboard for the latest situation.

What are Newham Hospital's opening hours?

The A&E at Newham 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 London be faster?

A&E at Newham 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 Newham Hospital?

Newham Hospital is in London, postcode E13 8SL. Use the location search on this site to see the distance from where you are and compare it against other departments nearby.

When is Newham 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.