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
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust waiting times
Latest NHS England figures for A&E, diagnostic tests and planned treatment at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, in the London region, which serves Hackney.
A&E
In September 2026, 78.5% of the 11,472 people attending A&E at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust were admitted, transferred or discharged within 4 hours. That is 4.1 points above the England average of 74.4% and 1.5 points above the London average of 77.0%. It ranks 20 of 120 trusts with a major A&E in England and 4 of 17 in London (1 = highest share within 4 hours). At the main emergency department (type 1), 78.5% spent 4 hours or less, against 60.6% across England. 1,761 patients were admitted as emergencies through A&E, and 25 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 78.5% (September 2026) to 85.1% (March 2026); it is down 3.6 points since September 2025.
Homerton 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 | 78.5% | 11,472 | 25 | 74.4% |
| August 2026 | 83.4% | 11,151 | 19 | 75.0% |
| July 2026 | 79.1% | 11,507 | 23 | 75.4% |
| June 2026 | 80.3% | 11,549 | 24 | 75.0% |
| May 2026 | 79.4% | 11,679 | 8 | 75.7% |
| April 2026 | 79.5% | 11,100 | 32 | 76.9% |
| March 2026 | 85.1% | 11,459 | 22 | 77.1% |
| February 2026 | 83.5% | 10,173 | 19 | 74.1% |
| January 2026 | 78.8% | 11,326 | 36 | 72.5% |
| December 2025 | 81.5% | 11,082 | 25 | 73.8% |
| November 2025 | 83.3% | 11,300 | 25 | 74.2% |
| October 2025 | 79.6% | 11,547 | 20 | 74.2% |
| September 2025 | 82.1% | 10,890 | 28 | 75.1% |
Diagnostic tests
| Test | Waiting list | Waiting under 6 weeks | Waiting 13+ weeks | England under 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI | 1,322 | 100.0% | 0 | 78.0% |
| CT | 482 | 100.0% | 0 | 88.8% |
| Ultrasound | 3,903 | 97.9% | 0 | 78.3% |
| Endoscopy | 1,203 | 79.4% | 40 | 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, 25,725 people were waiting to start consultant-led treatment at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Half had waited less than 9.7 weeks (England: 12.2 weeks) and 73.2% had waited under 18 weeks, 8.0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gynaecology | 4,302 | 9.5 | 74.0% | 3 | 14.2 |
| Other - Medicals | 2,825 | 7.9 | 86.9% | 0 | 10.7 |
| Trauma and Orthopaedic | 2,580 | 14.8 | 58.7% | 55 | 13.9 |
| Ear Nose and Throat | 2,505 | 10.9 | 65.8% | 23 | 15.4 |
| General Surgery | 2,356 | 12.2 | 63.3% | 7 | 12.8 |
| Other - Paediatrics | 1,986 | 9.2 | 83.5% | 2 | 12.3 |
| Oral Surgery | 1,977 | 10.1 | 69.5% | 10 | 16.4 |
| Dermatology | 1,764 | 9.6 | 74.0% | 0 | 10.5 |
Homerton Healthcare: median RTT wait (weeks) England
Other trusts in London
| Trust | A&E within 4 hours | MRI under 6 weeks | RTT median weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 81.9% | 86.2% | 12.6 |
| Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust | 81.7% | 57.9% | 11.8 |
| Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust | 80.1% | 84.4% | 13.2 |
| St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 78.2% | 98.8% | 12.6 |
| Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust | 78.0% | 82.0% | 11.9 |
| Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust | 75.5% | 82.3% | 10.8 |
| Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust | 75.4% | 76.8% | 11.3 |
| London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust | 75.4% | 87.6% | 11.9 |
| University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 74.7% | 72.2% | 12.0 |
| Barts Health NHS Trust | 74.0% | 65.1% | 12.5 |
| Croydon Health Services NHS Trust | 72.4% | 99.2% | 10.7 |
| Whittington Health NHS Trust | 72.1% | 97.4% | 11.6 |
| Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust | 71.1% | 96.9% | 12.5 |
| Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust | 70.8% | 99.1% | 11.9 |
| Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust | 69.4% | 100.0% | 12.2 |
| King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust | 69.2% | 75.7% | 12.3 |
Towns served
Frequently asked questions
What are A&E waiting times like at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust?
In September 2026, 78.5% 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 Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust?
25,725 people were waiting to start consultant-led treatment at the end of August 2026, with a median wait of 9.7 weeks. 116 had waited over a year.
How long is the MRI scan wait at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust?
100.0% of the 1,322 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.