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
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust waiting times
Latest NHS England figures for A&E, diagnostic tests and planned treatment at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, in the East of England region.
A&E
In September 2026, 66.8% of the 21,872 people attending A&E at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust were admitted, transferred or discharged within 4 hours. That is 7.6 points below the England average of 74.4% and 7.2 points below the East of England average of 74.0%. It ranks 92 of 120 trusts with a major A&E in England and 11 of 13 in East of England (1 = highest share within 4 hours). At the main emergency department (type 1), 61.1% spent 4 hours or less, against 60.6% across England. 4,108 patients were admitted as emergencies through A&E, and 705 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 66.8% (September 2026) to 73.5% (April 2026); it is down 3.8 points since September 2025.
North West Anglia: % 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 | 66.8% | 21,872 | 705 | 74.4% |
| August 2026 | 68.2% | 20,709 | 663 | 75.0% |
| July 2026 | 66.9% | 21,761 | 772 | 75.4% |
| June 2026 | 72.3% | 21,260 | 762 | 75.0% |
| May 2026 | 69.5% | 21,419 | 848 | 75.7% |
| April 2026 | 73.5% | 20,751 | 782 | 76.9% |
| March 2026 | 72.2% | 21,625 | 945 | 77.1% |
| February 2026 | 67.3% | 19,103 | 921 | 74.1% |
| January 2026 | 67.5% | 20,938 | 1,056 | 72.5% |
| December 2025 | 70.6% | 20,935 | 865 | 73.8% |
| November 2025 | 70.3% | 20,198 | 862 | 74.2% |
| October 2025 | 71.3% | 21,069 | 945 | 74.2% |
| September 2025 | 70.6% | 20,621 | 689 | 75.1% |
Diagnostic tests
| Test | Waiting list | Waiting under 6 weeks | Waiting 13+ weeks | England under 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI | 4,270 | 65.0% | 82 | 78.0% |
| CT | 2,293 | 76.4% | 93 | 88.8% |
| Ultrasound | 7,245 | 53.5% | 509 | 78.3% |
| Endoscopy | 2,603 | 51.1% | 780 | 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, 75,563 people were waiting to start consultant-led treatment at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust. Half had waited less than 13.9 weeks (England: 12.2 weeks) and 60.2% had waited under 18 weeks, 5.0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other - Medicals | 7,653 | 14.1 | 60.2% | 26 | 10.7 |
| Ear Nose and Throat | 7,325 | 16.6 | 54.0% | 34 | 15.4 |
| Trauma and Orthopaedic | 7,105 | 15.9 | 55.2% | 54 | 13.9 |
| Gynaecology | 6,945 | 16.3 | 54.0% | 131 | 14.2 |
| Cardiology | 6,270 | 17.3 | 51.9% | 68 | 11.9 |
| General Surgery | 6,130 | 13.1 | 62.5% | 19 | 12.8 |
| Ophthalmology | 5,977 | 14.0 | 59.7% | 59 | 10.4 |
| Dermatology | 5,609 | 12.5 | 63.0% | 22 | 10.5 |
North West Anglia: median RTT wait (weeks) England
Other trusts in East of England
| Trust | A&E within 4 hours | MRI under 6 weeks | RTT median weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust | 87.2% | 96.1% | 12.0 |
| West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust | 81.7% | 92.8% | 12.3 |
| Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 79.8% | 87.5% | 13.2 |
| The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust | 77.6% | 88.6% | 12.3 |
| East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust | 75.7% | 68.4% | 13.5 |
| Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 74.5% | 66.6% | 14.4 |
| East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust | 72.4% | 72.6% | 12.1 |
| Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust | 70.2% | 92.9% | 14.4 |
| Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust | 69.6% | 68.9% | 17.8 |
| Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 68.5% | 69.1% | 11.7 |
| James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 66.0% | 43.6% | 13.6 |
| The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn, NHS Foundation Trust | 64.8% | 82.8% | 12.0 |
Frequently asked questions
What are A&E waiting times like at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust?
In September 2026, 66.8% 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 North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust?
75,563 people were waiting to start consultant-led treatment at the end of August 2026, with a median wait of 13.9 weeks. 450 had waited over a year.
How long is the MRI scan wait at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust?
65.0% of the 4,270 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.