Princess Royal Hospital — Current A&E Queue
Last updated just now · sourced from Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Typical Time in Department (AE)
minutes · ~ 1 hr 59 min
+32 min vs previous reading
Hospital details
- City
- Telford
- NHS Trust
- Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
- Type
- Accident & Emergency (Type 1)
Princess Royal Hospital A&E Wait Times — Last 24 Hours
| Time | Typical Time in Dept | Change | Patients | Total in Dept |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| just now20:14 | 1 hr 59 min | +32 min(+37%) | — | — |
| 37 min ago19:36 | 1 hr 27 min | +10 min(+13%) | — | — |
| 1h ago19:10 | 1 hr 17 min | +7 min(+10%) | — | — |
| 1h ago18:42 | 1 hr 10 min | +17 min(+32%) | — | — |
| 1h ago18:17 | 53 min | +14 min(+36%) | — | — |
| 2h ago17:37 | 39 min | -16 min(-29%) | — | — |
| 3h ago17:13 | 55 min | -4 min(-7%) | — | — |
| 3h ago16:39 | 59 min | -33 min(-36%) | — | — |
| 3h ago16:15 | 1 hr 32 min | +12 min(+15%) | — | — |
| 4h ago15:38 | 1 hr 20 min | -17 min(-18%) | — | — |
| 5h ago15:13 | 1 hr 37 min | +34 min(+54%) | — | — |
| 5h ago14:38 | 1 hr 3 min | +4 min(+7%) | — | — |
Princess Royal Hospital in context
The latest reading puts Princess Royal Hospital at roughly 1 hr 59 min. Across West Midlands the typical figure is around 2 hr 59 min. That is comfortably below the area norm, suggesting a relatively quiet department right now.
Wondering whether you actually need A&E?Common Questions About Princess Royal Hospital
How long is the queue at Princess Royal Hospital right now?
The most recent figure shows roughly 1 hr 59 min (119 minutes) at Princess Royal 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 Princess Royal Hospital's opening hours?
Princess Royal 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.
Do I actually need A&E, or could a UTC near Telford be faster?
A&E at Princess Royal 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 Princess Royal Hospital?
Princess Royal Hospital is in Telford. 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 Royal 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.
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Page content is periodically verified against official sources. All queue data comes from NHS Trust dashboards and government statistical releases.