West Cornwall Hospital Penzance — Current UTC Queue
Last updated just now · sourced from Cornwall NHS Trusts
Current Wait (UTC)
minutes · ~ 0 min
-5 min vs previous reading
Patients Waiting
0
Total in Dept
1
Hospital details
- City
- Penzance
- Opening Hours
- Open: CLOSING AT 7PM ON 08/11/2026.
- NHS Trust
- Cornwall NHS Trusts
- Type
- Urgent Treatment Centre
West Cornwall Hospital Penzance A&E Wait Times — Last 24 Hours
| Time | Typical Time in Dept | Change | Patients | Total in Dept |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| just now08:37 | 0 min | -5 min(-100%) | 0 | 1 |
| 19 min ago08:18 | 5 min | +5 min | 1 | 1 |
| 1h ago07:36 | 0 min | 0 min | 0 | 0 |
| 1h ago07:13 | 0 min | 0 min | 0 | 0 |
| 1h ago06:48 | 0 min | 0 min | 0 | 0 |
| 2h ago06:25 | 0 min | 0 min | 0 | 0 |
| 3h ago05:37 | 0 min | 0 min | 0 | 0 |
| 3h ago05:13 | 0 min | 0 min | 0 | 0 |
| 4h ago04:37 | 0 min | 0 min | 0 | 0 |
| 4h ago04:14 | 0 min | 0 min | 0 | 0 |
| 5h ago03:36 | 0 min | 0 min | 0 | 0 |
| 5h ago03:14 | 0 min | 0 min | 0 | 0 |
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 46 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: CLOSING AT 7PM ON 08/11/2026.. 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.
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Page content is periodically verified against official sources. All queue data comes from NHS Trust dashboards and government statistical releases.