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Penrith Community Hospital
Penrith Community Hospital - Urgent Treatment Centre entrance and building exterior. Located in Penrith, Cumbria.
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Penrith Community Hospital

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Current Wait Times

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Source: North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Last updated: Just now

About Penrith Community Hospital

Penrith Community Hospital is a community hospital located in Penrith, Cumbria. It is part of North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust and provides a range of services including an Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) for non-life-threatening conditions, outpatient clinics, and diagnostic services. The hospital serves the local Penrith community and surrounding areas with accessible healthcare services. Please note that Penrith Community Hospital does not have an Accident & Emergency (A&E) department - for emergencies, patients should visit Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle or West Cumberland Hospital in Whitehaven.

Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC)

This facility is an Urgent Treatment Centre, not an Accident & Emergency (A&E) department. UTCs are equipped to deal with minor injuries and illnesses that require urgent attention but are not life-threatening. For serious or life-threatening emergencies, please go to an A&E department or call 999.

Available Services

Urgent Treatment Centre
X-ray
Blood Tests
Minor Injuries
Minor Illnesses
Outpatient Services
Diagnostics
Rehabilitation
Community Services

Specialties

General Medicine
Elderly Care
Physiotherapy
Occupational Therapy
Podiatry
Community Nursing
Mental Health Services

Important Information

Wait times are estimates and may change based on patient needs. Patients are seen based on clinical priority, not arrival time. This facility is not equipped to handle serious or life-threatening emergencies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact Information

Address

Bridge Lane, Penrith, CA11 8HX

Phone

01768 245555

Opening Hours

Open: 8:00am to 10:00pm, 7 days per week

NHS Trust

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Transport Information

Parking

Free parking available on-site.

Public Transport

Bus routes stop nearby. Penrith train station is approximately 1 mile away.

When to use a UTC

Urgent Treatment Centres are suitable for:

Sprains and strains
Suspected broken limbs
Minor head injuries
Cuts, grazes and wounds
Bites and stings
Minor scalds and burns
Ear and throat infections
Skin infections and rashes
Eye problems
Coughs and colds
Feverish illness in adults and children
Abdominal pain

For emergencies such as:

Loss of consciousness
Acute confused state
Fits that are not stopping
Chest pain
Breathing difficulties
Severe bleeding that cannot be stopped
Severe allergic reactions
Severe burns or scalds
Stroke
Major trauma

Go to A&E or call 999 immediately.

Location

Serving Areas Near Penrith Community Hospital

Penrith Community Hospital provides urgent care services to patients from across Penrith and surrounding areas, including:

PenrithKeswickApplebyKirkby StephenShapPooley Bridge

Our real-time wait time tracker helps patients from these areas make informed decisions about when to visit our Urgent Treatment Centre.

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Information on this page is correct as of 26 March 2025