A&E departments in Cumbria stream live waiting times
The initiative aims to manage patient expectations
Last updated 4th Jul 2024
North Cumbria Integrated Care’s A&E departments and urgent treatment centres are now publicising live waiting times.
The data covers such details as current occupancy and how many patients have arrived in the last hour.
It's hoped that by sharing this information it will keep people better informed and help reduce frustrations when waiting.
The NHS Trust says no matter how busy A&E departments are, the most seriously ill and injured patients will always be seen first and as quickly as possible.
The information is available to view for A&E departments in Carlisle and Whitehaven, as well as Urgent Treatment Centres in Keswick and Penrith.
The initiative aims to manage patient expectations and promote the often lower waiting times at Urgent Treatment Centres, suitable facilities for non-life-threatening cases.
Live waiting times can be found on North Cumbria Integrated Care website just go to the home page www.ncic.nhs.uk and look for the red emergency care hub – direct link https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/locations/emergency-care-hub