Cheshire and Merseyside
NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board
In Cheshire and Merseyside, about one in seven people waiting for a test had waited over six weeks in August 2026 (13.8%). Across England it was about one in four (24.7%).
Tests and scans August 2026
Share of people still waiting for a test who had waited over six weeks. The national standard is under 1%.
33rd highest of 36 areas. The black line is England.
Hospital treatment August 2026
Typical wait for people still waiting on the planned hospital waiting list.
20th highest of 31 areas. The black line is England.
GP appointments: seen the same day August 2026
Of every 100 GP appointments, 60 happened on the same day they were booked.
What this doesn't tell you. How long it took to get through on the phone or online before the booking was made. And it counts check-ups and jabs booked weeks ahead on purpose, so a lower number doesn't mean it's harder to see a GP.
Where Cheshire and Merseyside sits, out of 36 areas. The black line is England.
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