Downe Hospital — Current UTC Queue
Last updated just now · sourced from HSC Northern Ireland
Current Wait (UTC)
minutes · ~ 6 min
+3 min vs previous reading
Hospital details
- City
- Downpatrick
- Opening Hours
- Open Mon-Fri 8.00 am-6.00 pm; Open Sat-Sun 9.00 am–5.00 pm
- NHS Trust
- HSC Northern Ireland
- Type
- Urgent Treatment Centre
Downe Hospital A&E Wait Times — Last 24 Hours
| Time | Typical Time in Dept | Change | Patients | Total in Dept |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| just now09:35 | 6 min | +3 min(+100%) | — | — |
| 19 min ago09:16 | 3 min | — | — | — |
| 59 min ago08:37 | — | — | — | — |
| 1h ago08:17 | — | — | — | — |
| 1h ago07:36 | — | — | — | — |
| 2h ago07:13 | — | — | — | — |
| 2h ago06:48 | — | — | — | — |
| 3h ago06:25 | — | — | — | — |
| 3h ago05:36 | — | — | — | — |
| 4h ago05:12 | — | — | — | — |
| 4h ago04:36 | — | — | — | — |
| 5h ago04:14 | — | — | — | — |
Downe Hospital in context
The latest reading puts Downe Hospital at roughly 6 min. Across Northern Ireland the typical figure is around 1 hr 44 min. That is comfortably below the area norm, suggesting a relatively quiet department right now.
Common Questions About Downe Hospital
How long is the queue at Downe Hospital right now?
The most recent figure shows roughly 6 min (6 minutes) at Downe Hospital'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 Downe Hospital's opening hours?
Downe Hospital is open: Open Mon-Fri 8.00 am-6.00 pm; Open Sat-Sun 9.00 am–5.00 pm. If you need care outside those hours, dial 111 for advice on the nearest open department.
How do I get to Downe Hospital?
Downe Hospital is in Downpatrick. Use the location search on this site to see the distance from where you are and compare it against other departments nearby.
When is Downe Hospital 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.
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~ 27 min
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Royal Victoria Hospital
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~ 2 hr 4 min
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Lagan Valley Hospital
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Page content is periodically verified against official sources. All queue data comes from NHS Trust dashboards and government statistical releases.