A&E data for September 2026, published 8 October 2026 · Diagnostics (DM01) data for August 2026, published 8 October 2026 · Referral to treatment (RTT) data for August 2026, published 8 October 2026
How long will I wait?
Official NHS waiting times near you, in plain English: A&E first, then scans, ADHD, autism, mental health and operations.
Waits across England right now
The latest official figures for England. Search above for your area, or pick a service.
ADHD figures: NHS England counts open referrals that may be for ADHD. It describes these figures as management information and experimental statistics, so they are approximate and depend on how services record referrals.
Live A&E waits
Northern Ireland publishes live emergency department waits, which we show with their update time. Some hospitals in England publish their own, which we link to. See live A&E waits.
A&E in the other nations (spent 4 hours or less): Scotland 66.7% (Aug 2026) · Wales 63.9% (Sep 2026). Figures cover different periods and are not directly comparable (methods).
Latest analysis
- A&E waiting times in England: September 2026 figures explained 31 October 2026
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Frequently asked questions
Where do these waiting times come from?
From official statistics published by NHS England, Public Health Scotland, the Welsh Government (StatsWales) and the Department of Health in Northern Ireland, and live figures from nidirect, all used under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
How up to date are the figures?
Each figure shows its own date. A&E figures for England are for September 2026; diagnostics and treatment for August 2026. Live figures show the time the source last updated them, and Scottish A&E figures are weekly.
What does “4 hours in A&E” mean?
It is the share of people who were admitted, transferred or discharged within 4 hours of arriving. It is not the time until you are first seen.
Is Waiting Times UK part of the NHS?
No. It is an independent website. It is not medical advice: contact your GP, NHS 111 or, in an emergency, 999.