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A&E

University Hospital of Wales A&E Waiting Times

Wales · Wales

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Waiting-time information for University Hospital of Wales, Wales. Recent official observations appear where available; historical statistics state their reporting month and whether they cover this hospital or the whole trust.

Historical waiting-time statistics

Not live. These figures describe recorded visits during a past reporting month. They do not show today’s queue or predict your wait.
Historical average total stayHistorical · Not live
5h 17m

Reporting period: August 2026

Hospital statistic: University Hospital Of Wales

Time from arrival to admission, transfer or discharge, including assessment and treatment. Not the wait to see a clinician.

Source: Welsh Government — StatsWales
File retrieved: 21 October 2026. This is not the reporting period.
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Historical median total stayHistorical · Not live
3h 31m

Reporting period: August 2026

Hospital statistic: University Hospital Of Wales

Time from arrival to admission, transfer or discharge, including assessment and treatment. Not the wait to see a clinician.

Source: Welsh Government — StatsWales
File retrieved: 21 October 2026. This is not the reporting period.
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Last published observations

No verified current figure

No recent live reading is available. The historical statistics above provide context for a past reporting month.

This does not mean there is no wait. Check the hospital’s own website for current service information.

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Questions about these waiting times

Is the figure for University Hospital of Wales live?

No recent live observation is currently available in our stored data. The historical figures shown are for August 2026. They do not describe today’s wait.

What does the published waiting time measure?

The statistics shown name their measure, reporting month and provider scope. A wait to initial assessment, a wait to treatment and a total stay in A&E describe different stages of a visit.

Read the collection and measurement methodology

How to use this information

University Hospital of Wales is listed as a hospital emergency department. Department types have different capabilities; a shorter published wait does not mean a service is suitable for your condition.

Patients are prioritised by clinical urgency, not arrival order. An observation reflects the department’s published measure at a particular time, and cannot predict your individual experience.

Can I compare this figure with another hospital?

Only compare like-for-like measures. The average total stay includes tests and treatment; the longest current wait describes a different thing. Where a source gives a range, we keep the range and do not calculate an exact estimate.

Read our methodology