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
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust waiting times
Latest NHS England figures for A&E, diagnostic tests and planned treatment at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, in the South East region, which serves Portsmouth.
A&E
In September 2026, 71.3% of the 19,291 people attending A&E at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust were admitted, transferred or discharged within 4 hours. That is 3.1 points below the England average of 74.4% and 4.9 points below the South East average of 76.2%. It ranks 70 of 120 trusts with a major A&E in England and 12 of 17 in South East (1 = highest share within 4 hours). At the main emergency department (type 1), 60.2% spent 4 hours or less, against 60.6% across England. 3,138 patients were admitted as emergencies through A&E, and 1,202 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 71.3% (August 2026) to 76.6% (March 2026); it is down 1.3 points since September 2025.
Portsmouth Hospitals University: % 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 | 71.3% | 19,291 | 1,202 | 74.4% |
| August 2026 | 71.3% | 17,979 | 965 | 75.0% |
| July 2026 | 73.4% | 19,440 | 1,191 | 75.4% |
| June 2026 | 71.8% | 18,983 | 1,112 | 75.0% |
| May 2026 | 74.0% | 18,672 | 1,211 | 75.7% |
| April 2026 | 75.6% | 17,746 | 1,038 | 76.9% |
| March 2026 | 76.6% | 18,623 | 901 | 77.1% |
| February 2026 | 73.0% | 16,157 | 1,039 | 74.1% |
| January 2026 | 72.7% | 17,898 | 1,400 | 72.5% |
| December 2025 | 72.6% | 17,465 | 1,033 | 73.8% |
| November 2025 | 72.4% | 17,731 | 1,284 | 74.2% |
| October 2025 | 71.7% | 17,973 | 1,232 | 74.2% |
| September 2025 | 72.6% | 17,460 | 1,170 | 75.1% |
Diagnostic tests
| Test | Waiting list | Waiting under 6 weeks | Waiting 13+ weeks | England under 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI | 2,737 | 41.0% | 993 | 78.0% |
| CT | 940 | 89.3% | 0 | 88.8% |
| Ultrasound | 3,789 | 88.7% | 12 | 78.3% |
| Endoscopy | 2,021 | 28.9% | 1,047 | 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, 57,587 people were waiting to start consultant-led treatment at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust. Half had waited less than 13.5 weeks (England: 12.2 weeks) and 60.6% had waited under 18 weeks, 4.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ear Nose and Throat | 7,160 | 15.8 | 55.6% | 303 | 15.4 |
| Ophthalmology | 6,978 | 15.6 | 55.9% | 158 | 10.4 |
| General Surgery | 5,621 | 11.5 | 65.9% | 148 | 12.8 |
| Gynaecology | 5,374 | 14.3 | 56.5% | 144 | 14.2 |
| Trauma and Orthopaedic | 5,011 | 18.4 | 49.1% | 173 | 13.9 |
| Gastroenterology | 4,331 | 12.4 | 66.7% | 140 | 11.0 |
| Oral Surgery | 4,285 | 22.9 | 41.7% | 462 | 16.4 |
| Dermatology | 4,201 | 9.1 | 70.9% | 23 | 10.5 |
Portsmouth Hospitals University: 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 |
| Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust | 77.6% | 78.0% | 13.5 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Towns served
- Portsmouth · A&E · MRI
Frequently asked questions
What are A&E waiting times like at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust?
In September 2026, 71.3% 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 Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust?
57,587 people were waiting to start consultant-led treatment at the end of August 2026, with a median wait of 13.5 weeks. 1,863 had waited over a year.
How long is the MRI scan wait at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust?
41.0% of the 2,737 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.