Southampton General Hospital — Current A&E Queue
Last updated — · sourced from University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
Typical Time in Department (AE)
No live feed — typical wait
191
minutes · ~ 3 hr 11 min
62.5% seen within 4 hours
Estimate from NHS England official statistics (August 2026) — not live
Hospital details
- City
- Southampton
- Opening Hours
- Open: 24 hours, 7 days a week
- NHS Trust
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Type
- Accident & Emergency (Type 1)
Southampton General Hospital in context
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Wondering whether you actually need A&E?Common Questions About Southampton General Hospital
How long is the queue at Southampton General Hospital right now?
We do not have a current reading for Southampton General Hospital. Try refreshing later, or ring the hospital switchboard for the latest situation.
What are Southampton General Hospital's opening hours?
The A&E at Southampton 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 Southampton be faster?
A&E at Southampton 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 Southampton General Hospital?
Southampton General Hospital is in Southampton. Use the location search on this site to see the distance from where you are and compare it against other departments nearby.
When is Southampton 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.
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