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
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust waiting times
Latest NHS England figures for A&E, diagnostic tests and planned treatment at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, in the London region, which serves Camden.
A&E
In September 2026, 80.1% of the 45,096 people attending A&E at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust were admitted, transferred or discharged within 4 hours. That is 5.7 points above the England average of 74.4% and 3.1 points above the London average of 77.0%. It ranks 14 of 120 trusts with a major A&E in England and 3 of 17 in London (1 = highest share within 4 hours). At the main emergency department (type 1), 70.2% spent 4 hours or less, against 60.6% across England. 6,710 patients were admitted as emergencies through A&E, and 2,031 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 75.5% (January 2026) to 82.0% (April 2026); it is up 2.3 points since September 2025.
Royal Free London: % 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 | 80.1% | 45,096 | 2,031 | 74.4% |
| August 2026 | 80.4% | 41,470 | 1,946 | 75.0% |
| July 2026 | 80.3% | 44,701 | 1,996 | 75.4% |
| June 2026 | 80.3% | 44,998 | 1,778 | 75.0% |
| May 2026 | 80.3% | 45,195 | 1,862 | 75.7% |
| April 2026 | 82.0% | 43,400 | 1,795 | 76.9% |
| March 2026 | 80.7% | 44,561 | 1,771 | 77.1% |
| February 2026 | 77.0% | 39,296 | 1,870 | 74.1% |
| January 2026 | 75.5% | 43,678 | 2,508 | 72.5% |
| December 2025 | 76.8% | 43,497 | 1,921 | 73.8% |
| November 2025 | 76.8% | 43,853 | 2,065 | 74.2% |
| October 2025 | 77.6% | 44,189 | 2,109 | 74.2% |
| September 2025 | 77.8% | 41,815 | 1,975 | 75.1% |
Diagnostic tests
| Test | Waiting list | Waiting under 6 weeks | Waiting 13+ weeks | England under 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI | 5,227 | 84.4% | 23 | 78.0% |
| CT | 2,867 | 97.9% | 3 | 88.8% |
| Ultrasound | 12,588 | 82.1% | 50 | 78.3% |
| Endoscopy | 4,276 | 58.6% | 844 | 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, 137,947 people were waiting to start consultant-led treatment at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. Half had waited less than 13.2 weeks (England: 12.2 weeks) and 62.7% had waited under 18 weeks, 2.5 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 | 17,240 | 11.3 | 68.5% | 65 | 10.7 |
| Other - Surgicals | 14,902 | 13.9 | 59.3% | 223 | 11.4 |
| Urology | 9,684 | 14.5 | 58.0% | 86 | 12.2 |
| Trauma and Orthopaedic | 9,609 | 16.3 | 54.4% | 352 | 13.9 |
| Gastroenterology | 9,393 | 11.1 | 70.6% | 24 | 11.0 |
| Ear Nose and Throat | 9,112 | 16.7 | 54.3% | 174 | 15.4 |
| Dermatology | 9,039 | 8.2 | 81.2% | 3 | 10.5 |
| Cardiology | 8,245 | 15.2 | 58.5% | 7 | 11.9 |
Royal Free London: 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 |
| Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust | 78.5% | 100.0% | 9.7 |
| 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 Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust?
In September 2026, 80.1% 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 Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust?
137,947 people were waiting to start consultant-led treatment at the end of August 2026, with a median wait of 13.2 weeks. 1,334 had waited over a year.
How long is the MRI scan wait at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust?
84.4% of the 5,227 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.