Furness General Hospital — Current A&E Queue

Open 24/7Barrow-in-FurnessAE

Last updated — · sourced from University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust

Typical Time in Department (AE)

No live feed — typical wait

204

minutes · ~ 3 hr 24 min

57.9% seen within 4 hours

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

Source:University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust A&E Waiting Times

Hospital details

City: Barrow-in-Furness
Opening Hours: Open: 24 hours, 7 days a week
NHS Trust: University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
Type: Accident & Emergency (Type 1)

Furness General Hospital in context

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Common Questions About Furness General Hospital

How long is the queue at Furness General Hospital right now?

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What are Furness General Hospital's opening hours?

The A&E at Furness General 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 Barrow-in-Furness be faster?

A&E at Furness General 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 Furness General Hospital?

Furness General Hospital is in Barrow-in-Furness. Use the location search on this site to see the distance from where you are and compare it against other departments nearby.

When is Furness General 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.