Princess Alexandra Hospital Children's A&E — Current A&E Queue

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Last updated just now · sourced from The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Typical Time in Department (AE)

minutes · ~ 15 min

+11 min vs previous reading

Total in Dept

Source:The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust A&E Waiting Times

Hospital details

City: Harlow
NHS Trust: The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
Type: Accident & Emergency (Type 1)

Princess Alexandra Hospital Children's A&E A&E Wait Times — Last 24 Hours

Time	Typical Time in Dept	Change	Patients	Total in Dept
just now21:38	15 min	+11 min(+275%)	—	23
25 min ago21:13	4 min	+2 min(+100%)	—	26
59 min ago20:39	2 min	-6 min(-75%)	—	25
1h ago20:14	8 min	-5 min(-38%)	—	23
1h ago19:44	13 min	+10 min(+333%)	—	22
1h ago19:41	3 min	0 min(0%)	—	23
2h ago19:36	3 min	-12 min(-80%)	—	23
2h ago19:11	15 min	+15 min	—	24
2h ago18:42	0 min	-6 min(-100%)	—	23
3h ago18:17	6 min	-8 min(-57%)	—	25
4h ago17:37	14 min	-6 min(-30%)	—	28
4h ago17:12	20 min	+20 min	—	24

Princess Alexandra Hospital Children's A&E in context

The latest reading puts Princess Alexandra Hospital Children's A&E at roughly 15 min. Across East of England the typical figure is around 16 min. That places it roughly in line with neighbouring departments.

Wondering whether you actually need A&E?

Common Questions About Princess Alexandra Hospital Children's A&E

How long is the queue at Princess Alexandra Hospital Children's A&E right now?

The most recent figure shows roughly 15 min (15 minutes) at Princess Alexandra Hospital Children's A&E'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 Princess Alexandra Hospital Children's A&E's opening hours?

Princess Alexandra Hospital Children's A&E is open: contact the hospital for confirmed hours. If you need care outside those hours, dial 111 for advice on the nearest open department.

Do I actually need A&E, or could a UTC near Harlow be faster?

A&E at Princess Alexandra Hospital Children's A&E 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 Princess Alexandra Hospital Children's A&E?

Princess Alexandra Hospital Children's A&E is in Harlow. Use the location search on this site to see the distance from where you are and compare it against other departments nearby.

When is Princess Alexandra Hospital Children's A&E 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.