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
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust waiting times
Latest NHS England figures for A&E, diagnostic tests and planned treatment at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, in the South West region.
A&E
In September 2026, 61.8% of the 14,773 people attending A&E at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust were admitted, transferred or discharged within 4 hours. That is 12.6 points below the England average of 74.4% and 10.0 points below the South West average of 71.8%. It ranks 112 of 120 trusts with a major A&E in England and 11 of 12 in South West (1 = highest share within 4 hours). At the main emergency department (type 1), 61.8% spent 4 hours or less, against 60.6% across England. 2,579 patients were admitted as emergencies through A&E, and 454 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 60.3% (January 2026) to 66.4% (July 2026); it is down 1.0 points since September 2025.
Gloucestershire Hospitals: % 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 | 61.8% | 14,773 | 454 | 74.4% |
| August 2026 | 64.8% | 14,185 | 333 | 75.0% |
| July 2026 | 66.4% | 15,056 | 197 | 75.4% |
| June 2026 | 62.3% | 14,616 | 472 | 75.0% |
| May 2026 | 63.9% | 14,498 | 539 | 75.7% |
| April 2026 | 64.9% | 13,819 | 487 | 76.9% |
| March 2026 | 64.6% | 14,347 | 489 | 77.1% |
| February 2026 | 62.7% | 12,330 | 510 | 74.1% |
| January 2026 | 60.3% | 13,631 | 543 | 72.5% |
| December 2025 | 64.1% | 13,525 | 414 | 73.8% |
| November 2025 | 64.2% | 13,819 | 389 | 74.2% |
| October 2025 | 62.9% | 14,320 | 348 | 74.2% |
| September 2025 | 62.8% | 14,045 | 281 | 75.1% |
Diagnostic tests
| Test | Waiting list | Waiting under 6 weeks | Waiting 13+ weeks | England under 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI | 2,229 | 81.0% | 5 | 78.0% |
| CT | 2,072 | 94.6% | 4 | 88.8% |
| Ultrasound | 3,522 | 92.0% | 63 | 78.3% |
| Endoscopy | 1,810 | 68.3% | 163 | 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, 66,529 people were waiting to start consultant-led treatment at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Half had waited less than 10.9 weeks (England: 12.2 weeks) and 70.0% had waited under 18 weeks, 4.8 points above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trauma and Orthopaedic | 9,401 | 17.1 | 52.0% | 25 | 13.9 |
| Other - Medicals | 8,301 | 7.2 | 81.4% | 0 | 10.7 |
| Other - Surgicals | 6,251 | 9.2 | 74.8% | 2 | 11.4 |
| Cardiology | 6,215 | 10.9 | 72.8% | 0 | 11.9 |
| Dermatology | 5,613 | 11.3 | 69.2% | 0 | 10.5 |
| Ear Nose and Throat | 5,506 | 15.9 | 55.7% | 1 | 15.4 |
| Gynaecology | 4,501 | 12.7 | 63.1% | 5 | 14.2 |
| Gastroenterology | 4,263 | 7.7 | 84.3% | 0 | 11.0 |
Gloucestershire Hospitals: median RTT wait (weeks) England
Other trusts in South West
| Trust | A&E within 4 hours | MRI under 6 weeks | RTT median weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust | 78.6% | 97.4% | 14.1 |
| Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust | 75.5% | 94.7% | 9.7 |
| University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust | 71.8% | 97.7% | 12.4 |
| Somerset NHS Foundation Trust | 71.7% | 86.0% | 12.0 |
| Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust | 71.5% | 81.7% | – |
| Bristol NHS Foundation Trust | 69.7% | 92.0% | 11.1 |
| Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust | 66.5% | 76.0% | 11.7 |
| Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 65.6% | 100.0% | 15.0 |
| University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust | 65.6% | 72.8% | – |
| Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust | 62.9% | 57.8% | 12.7 |
| Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust | 56.7% | 94.6% | 11.6 |
Frequently asked questions
What are A&E waiting times like at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?
In September 2026, 61.8% 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 Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?
66,529 people were waiting to start consultant-led treatment at the end of August 2026, with a median wait of 10.9 weeks. 34 had waited over a year.
How long is the MRI scan wait at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?
81.0% of the 2,229 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.