Penrith Community Hospital hospital building

Penrith Community Hospital — Current UTC Queue

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Last updated just now · sourced from North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Current Wait (UTC)

minutes · ~ 1 hr 15 min

0 min vs previous reading

Total in Dept

Source:North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust A&E Waiting Times

Hospital details

City: Penrith
NHS Trust: North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Type: Urgent Treatment Centre

Penrith Community Hospital A&E Wait Times — Last 24 Hours

Time	Typical Time in Dept	Change	Patients	Total in Dept
just now20:14	1 hr 15 min	0 min(0%)	—	5
37 min ago19:36	1 hr 15 min	0 min(0%)	—	6
1h ago19:10	1 hr 15 min	+30 min(+67%)	—	5
1h ago18:42	45 min	0 min(0%)	—	5
1h ago18:17	45 min	0 min(0%)	—	5
2h ago17:37	45 min	+20 min(+80%)	—	1
3h ago17:13	25 min	-140 min(-85%)	—	1
3h ago16:39	2 hr 45 min	+60 min(+57%)	—	4
3h ago16:14	1 hr 45 min	0 min(0%)	—	5
4h ago15:38	1 hr 45 min	-30 min(-22%)	—	4
5h ago15:13	2 hr 15 min	0 min(0%)	—	10
5h ago14:38	2 hr 15 min	+30 min(+29%)	—	10

Penrith Community Hospital in context

The latest reading puts Penrith Community Hospital at roughly 1 hr 15 min. Across North West the typical figure is around 1 hr 20 min. That places it roughly in line with neighbouring departments.

Common Questions About Penrith Community Hospital

How long is the queue at Penrith Community Hospital right now?

The most recent figure shows roughly 1 hr 15 min (75 minutes) at Penrith Community Hospital's UTC. 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 Penrith Community Hospital's opening hours?

Penrith Community Hospital is open: contact the hospital for confirmed hours. If you need care outside those hours, dial 111 for advice on the nearest open department.

How do I get to Penrith Community Hospital?

Penrith Community Hospital is in Penrith. Use the location search on this site to see the distance from where you are and compare it against other departments nearby.

When is Penrith Community Hospital UTC 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.