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
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust waiting times
Latest NHS England figures for A&E, diagnostic tests and planned treatment at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, in the South East region.
A&E
In September 2026, 77.6% of the 14,313 people attending A&E at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust were admitted, transferred or discharged within 4 hours. That is 3.2 points above the England average of 74.4% and 1.4 points above the South East average of 76.2%. It ranks 25 of 120 trusts with a major A&E in England and 4 of 17 in South East (1 = highest share within 4 hours). At the main emergency department (type 1), 68.6% spent 4 hours or less, against 60.6% across England. 5,298 patients were admitted as emergencies through A&E, and 164 waited more than 12 hours from the decision to admit them to being admitted.
Over the last 13 months the 4-hour figure has ranged from 68.4% (November 2025) to 78.3% (March 2026); it is up 5.5 points since September 2025.
Buckinghamshire Healthcare: % within 4 hours of arrival England
Month by month
| Month | Within 4 hours | Attendances | 12-hour waits (decision to admit) | England within 4 hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | 77.6% | 14,313 | 164 | 74.4% |
| August 2026 | 77.7% | 13,337 | 134 | 75.0% |
| July 2026 | 75.0% | 14,556 | 194 | 75.4% |
| June 2026 | 72.0% | 14,506 | 263 | 75.0% |
| May 2026 | 71.4% | 14,384 | 137 | 75.7% |
| April 2026 | 75.4% | 12,437 | 258 | 76.9% |
| March 2026 | 78.3% | 13,894 | 249 | 77.1% |
| February 2026 | 73.6% | 12,116 | 321 | 74.1% |
| January 2026 | 71.7% | 13,931 | 469 | 72.5% |
| December 2025 | 71.4% | 13,936 | 204 | 73.8% |
| November 2025 | 68.4% | 13,902 | 268 | 74.2% |
| October 2025 | 73.4% | 14,267 | 336 | 74.2% |
| September 2025 | 72.1% | 14,984 | 337 | 75.1% |
Diagnostic tests
| Test | Waiting list | Waiting under 6 weeks | Waiting 13+ weeks | England under 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI | 1,403 | 78.0% | 4 | 78.0% |
| CT | 1,045 | 95.6% | 0 | 88.8% |
| Ultrasound | 2,265 | 77.7% | 215 | 78.3% |
| Endoscopy | 465 | 94.0% | 11 | 69.6% |
MRI: % waiting under 6 weeks England
CT: % waiting under 6 weeks England
Ultrasound: % waiting under 6 weeks England
Endoscopy: % waiting under 6 weeks England
Planned treatment (referral to treatment)
At the end of August 2026, 47,950 people were waiting to start consultant-led treatment at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust. Half had waited less than 13.5 weeks (England: 12.2 weeks) and 63.5% had waited under 18 weeks, 1.7 points below the England figure of 65.2%. The NHS constitution standard is 92% within 18 weeks.
| Specialty | Waiting | Median weeks | Under 18 weeks | Over 52 weeks | England median weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmology | 5,381 | 14.2 | 62.2% | 0 | 10.4 |
| Trauma and Orthopaedic | 4,881 | 16.0 | 56.1% | 0 | 13.9 |
| Ear Nose and Throat | 4,588 | 13.9 | 62.3% | 3 | 15.4 |
| Other - Medicals | 4,504 | 12.2 | 66.8% | 0 | 10.7 |
| Gastroenterology | 3,771 | 12.2 | 65.8% | 0 | 11.0 |
| Gynaecology | 3,717 | 18.5 | 48.6% | 32 | 14.2 |
| Dermatology | 3,634 | 11.7 | 71.9% | 9 | 10.5 |
| Neurology | 2,879 | 16.8 | 53.0% | 1 | 13.2 |
Buckinghamshire Healthcare: median RTT wait (weeks) England
Other trusts in South East
| Trust | A&E within 4 hours | MRI under 6 weeks | RTT median weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isle of Wight NHS Trust | 80.1% | 100.0% | 11.9 |
| Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust | 80.1% | 100.0% | 13.5 |
| Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 79.5% | 88.1% | 13.3 |
| Medway NHS Foundation Trust | 75.6% | 98.5% | 14.8 |
| Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust | 75.3% | 83.7% | 13.2 |
| Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust | 74.9% | 99.0% | 11.5 |
| Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust | 74.6% | 89.1% | 10.1 |
| East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust | 74.1% | 93.6% | 11.3 |
| Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust | 73.2% | 99.8% | 12.5 |
| East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust | 72.1% | 51.7% | 15.7 |
| Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust | 71.3% | 41.0% | 13.5 |
| University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust | 70.7% | 86.3% | 12.4 |
| Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 67.1% | 99.2% | 13.9 |
| Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 62.5% | 91.1% | 12.8 |
| University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust | 60.6% | 92.5% | 16.9 |
| Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust | 52.1% | 73.9% | 12.6 |
Frequently asked questions
What are A&E waiting times like at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust?
In September 2026, 77.6% of A&E attendances were admitted, transferred or discharged within 4 hours, against 74.4% across England and the 95% standard.
How long is the waiting list at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust?
47,950 people were waiting to start consultant-led treatment at the end of August 2026, with a median wait of 13.5 weeks. 55 had waited over a year.
How long is the MRI scan wait at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust?
78.0% of the 1,403 people on the MRI scan waiting list had waited under 6 weeks at the end of August 2026.
How often are these figures updated?
NHS England publishes A&E, diagnostics (DM01) and referral to treatment (RTT) statistics every month, usually on the second Thursday. A&E figures cover the previous month; diagnostics and RTT figures are a month further behind. This site refreshes when new files are published.