West Cornwall Hospital Penzance hospital building

West Cornwall Hospital Penzance — Current UTC Queue

Open: Every day, 8am to 10pm.PenzanceUrgent Treatment Centre

Last updated just now · sourced from Cornwall NHS Trusts

Current Wait (UTC)

0

minutes · ~ 0 min

0 min vs previous reading

Patients Waiting

0

Total in Dept

3

Hospital details

City
Penzance
Opening Hours
Open: Every day, 8am to 10pm.
NHS Trust
Cornwall NHS Trusts
Type
Urgent Treatment Centre

West Cornwall Hospital Penzance A&E Wait Times — Last 24 Hours

TimeTypical Time in DeptChangePatientsTotal in Dept
just now21:380 min0 min03
25 min ago21:130 min-11 min(-100%)03
59 min ago20:3911 min-21 min(-66%)15
1h ago20:1532 min-31 min(-49%)15
1h ago19:441 hr 3 min0 min(0%)37
1h ago19:411 hr 3 min+5 min(+9%)37
2h ago19:3658 min-162 min(-74%)26
2h ago19:113 hr 40 min+20 min(+10%)39
2h ago18:433 hr 20 min-22 min(-10%)39
3h ago18:173 hr 42 min+20 min(+10%)310
4h ago17:373 hr 22 min+25 min(+14%)514
4h ago17:122 hr 57 min+30 min(+20%)820

West Cornwall Hospital Penzance in context

The latest reading puts West Cornwall Hospital Penzance at roughly 0 min. Across South West the typical figure is around 47 min. That is comfortably below the area norm, suggesting a relatively quiet department right now.

Common Questions About West Cornwall Hospital Penzance

How long is the queue at West Cornwall Hospital Penzance right now?

The most recent figure shows roughly 0 min (0 minutes) at West Cornwall Hospital Penzance'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 West Cornwall Hospital Penzance's opening hours?

West Cornwall Hospital Penzance is open: Open: Every day, 8am to 10pm.. If you need care outside those hours, dial 111 for advice on the nearest open department.

How do I get to West Cornwall Hospital Penzance?

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

When is West Cornwall Hospital Penzance 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.

Queue Colour Guide

Wait < 120 mins
Wait 120-240 mins
Wait > 240 mins
Checked for accuracy

Page content is periodically verified against official sources. All queue data comes from NHS Trust dashboards and government statistical releases.