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North West: NHS Healthcare Access
In May 2026, North West scores 53.8 / 100 on the Gera Health Access Index (mid-table) — rank 5 of 7 NHS England regions. The score joins A&E, GP, ambulance, elective-wait and life-expectancy data into one access measure.
How good is NHS healthcare access in North West?
As of May 2026, North West has a Gera Health Access Index of 53.8 / 100 (mid-table), ranking 5 of 7 NHS England regions. A&E sees 61.4% within 4 hours, mean Category-1 ambulance response is 6m 55s, and 64.4% of elective pathways are within 18 weeks — real NHS England and ONS data.
Each component below is a real NHS England / ONS figure for North West, normalised 0–100 across the seven regions and weighted into the HHAI (see methodology). Higher = better access.
| Component | Sub-score | Real figure (source) |
|---|---|---|
| A&E (4-hour) | 41 / 100 | 61.4% within 4 hours (England 63.9%) |
| GP access | 67 / 100 | same-day + face-to-face − DNA composite = 102.1 |
| Ambulance (Cat 1) | 100 / 100 | 6m 55s Cat-1 mean (target 7m 00s) |
| Elective (RTT 18-week) | 46 / 100 | 64.4% within 18 weeks (England 64.9%) |
| Life expectancy | 0 / 100 | 80.2 years at birth (ONS, combined) |
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In North West, the Gera Health Access Index is
53.8 / 100
mid-table — ranked 5 of 7 NHS England regions for overall healthcare access.
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North West is below the England average on at least one access measure (A&E 61.4% vs 63.9%; RTT 18-week 64.4% vs 64.9%). For a non-emergency, see a GeraClinic doctor today instead of waiting.
See a GeraClinic doctor todayAll figures are real NHS England / ONS open data at the NHS region level. The index is a Gera composite (see methodology); component scores are area averages, not predictions for any individual visit.
NHS healthcare access in North West: FAQs
- What is the Gera Health Access Index for North West?
- North West scores 53.8 / 100 on the Gera Health Access Index (mid-table), ranking 5th of the seven NHS England regions for overall healthcare access as of May 2026. The score combines A&E, GP, ambulance, elective-wait and life-expectancy data; higher means easier access.
- How fast do ambulances respond in North West?
- In North West, the mean NHS Category-1 (life-threatening) ambulance response time is 6m 55s, against the 7m 00s national target, incident-weighted across the region’s ambulance trust(s) from NHS England AmbSYS data (May 2026).
- How are A&E and GP access in North West?
- In North West, 61.4% of major (Type 1) A&E attendances are seen within 4 hours (England 63.9%), and 64.4% of elective (RTT) pathways are within 18 weeks. Life expectancy at birth in the region averages 80.2 years. All figures are real NHS England / ONS open data.
- Is North West better or worse than average for healthcare access?
- North West’s Gera Health Access Index is 53.8 / 100. The seven NHS England regions range from 29.1 (South West) to 77.3 (London), with a mid-point near 50, so North West is above the regional mid-point on whole-system access.
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In North West, 61.4% of A&E patients are seen within 4 hours and 64.4% of elective pathways are within 18 weeks. GeraClinic can connect you to a UK-registered doctor today.
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Sources
Contains public sector information published by NHS England and licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: NHS England — A&E Attendances and Emergency Admissions, Monthly Statistics (March 2026, published 2026-05-14).
Contains public sector information published by NHS England and licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: NHS England — Appointments in General Practice (April 2026, published 28 May 2026).
Contains public sector information published by NHS England and licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: NHS England — Ambulance Quality Indicators (AQI), AmbSYS (May 2026, published 2026-06-11).
Contains public sector information published by NHS England and licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: NHS England — Consultant-led Referral to Treatment (RTT) Waiting Times (April 2026, published June 2026).
Contains public sector information published by Office for National Statistics and licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: Office for National Statistics — Life expectancy by local authority + Health state life expectancies (Healthy life expectancy), UK (2017-19).
Informational/educational only — not a substitute for professional medical advice; a clinician interprets results.