Wrexham Maelor Hospital — Current A&E Queue
Also known as: Ysbyty Maelor Wrecsam, Wrexham A&E
Last updated — · sourced from NHS Wales (via aeinfo.nhs.wales)
Typical Time in Department (AE)
No live feed — typical wait
264
minutes · ~ 4 hr 24 min
35.4% seen within 4 hours
Estimate from StatsWales official statistics (June 2026) — not live
About Wrexham Maelor Hospital
Wrexham Maelor Hospital is a district general hospital located in Wrexham, North Wales. It is managed by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board and serves a population of approximately 240,000 people across Wrexham, Flintshire and surrounding areas. The hospital's Emergency Department (A&E) operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and handles around 70,000 attendances per year. The department has recently undergone refurbishment to improve patient flow and waiting areas. Wrexham Maelor is one of three major hospitals in the Betsi Cadwaladr area, alongside Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor and Glan Clwyd Hospital in Bodelwyddan.
Hospital details
- City
- Wrexham, LL13 7TD
- Opening Hours
- Open: 24 hours, 7 days a week
- NHS Trust
- NHS Wales (via aeinfo.nhs.wales)
- Type
- Accident & Emergency (Type 1)
Departments & Services
Wrexham Maelor Hospital in context
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Wondering whether you actually need A&E?Common Questions About Wrexham Maelor Hospital
How long is the queue at Wrexham Maelor Hospital right now?
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What are Wrexham Maelor Hospital's opening hours?
The A&E at Wrexham Maelor Hospital 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 Wrexham be faster?
A&E at Wrexham Maelor 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 Wrexham Maelor Hospital?
Wrexham Maelor Hospital is in Wrexham, postcode LL13 7TD. Use the location search on this site to see the distance from where you are and compare it against other departments nearby.
When is Wrexham Maelor 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.
Other Departments Nearby
36.8 km
Leighton Hospital
Crewe
~ 5 hr 31 min
36.9 km
Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre
Runcorn
UTC~ 4 min
39.7 km
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Shrewsbury
~ 1 hr 3 min
40.0 km
Royal Liverpool University Hospital
Liverpool
41.9 km
Glan Clwyd Hospital
Bodelwyddan
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