Queen's Medical Centre Nottingham — Current A&E Queue

Also known as: QMC, Queen's Med, QMC Nottingham

Open 24/7NottinghamAE

Last updated — · sourced from Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Typical Time in Department (AE)

No live feed — typical wait

245

minutes · ~ 4 hr 5 min

42.6% seen within 4 hours

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

Source:Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust A&E Waiting Times

About Queen's Medical Centre Nottingham

Queen's Medical Centre (QMC) is one of the largest teaching hospitals in the UK, located in Nottingham. Part of Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, the hospital is a major trauma centre for the East Midlands and provides specialist services in neurosurgery, stroke, and paediatric intensive care. The Emergency Department is one of the busiest in England, handling over 130,000 attendances per year. The hospital is closely linked with the University of Nottingham and is a leading centre for medical research. QMC also houses the East Midlands Major Trauma Centre and the Nottingham Children's Hospital.

Hospital details

City: Nottingham, NG7 2UH
Phone: 0115 924 9924
Opening Hours: Open: 24 hours, 7 days a week
NHS Trust: Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Type: Accident & Emergency (Type 1)

Departments & Services

Emergency Department (A&E)

Major Trauma Centre

East Midlands Trauma Centre

Neurosurgery

Stroke Centre

Paediatric Intensive Care

Critical Care

Acute Medicine

General Surgery

Radiology

Queen's Medical Centre Nottingham in context

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Common Questions About Queen's Medical Centre Nottingham

How long is the queue at Queen's Medical Centre Nottingham right now?

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What are Queen's Medical Centre Nottingham's opening hours?

The A&E at Queen's Medical Centre Nottingham 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 Nottingham be faster?

A&E at Queen's Medical Centre Nottingham 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 Queen's Medical Centre Nottingham?

Queen's Medical Centre Nottingham is in Nottingham, postcode NG7 2UH. Use the location search on this site to see the distance from where you are and compare it against other departments nearby.

When is Queen's Medical Centre Nottingham 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.