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 United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust waiting times
Latest NHS England figures for A&E, diagnostic tests and planned treatment at Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, in the South West region, which serves Bath.
A&E
In September 2026, 56.7% of the 9,425 people attending A&E at Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust were admitted, transferred or discharged within 4 hours. That is 17.7 points below the England average of 74.4% and 15.1 points below the South West average of 71.8%. It ranks 115 of 120 trusts with a major A&E in England and 12 of 12 in South West (1 = highest share within 4 hours). At the main emergency department (type 1), 56.7% spent 4 hours or less, against 60.6% across England. 2,863 patients were admitted as emergencies through A&E, and 176 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 54.2% (January 2026) to 62.6% (March 2026); it is down 0.9 points since September 2025.
Royal United Hospitals Bath: % 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 | 56.7% | 9,425 | 176 | 74.4% |
| August 2026 | 56.0% | 8,912 | 114 | 75.0% |
| July 2026 | 56.2% | 9,191 | 249 | 75.4% |
| June 2026 | 57.8% | 9,040 | 135 | 75.0% |
| May 2026 | 56.6% | 9,451 | 153 | 75.7% |
| April 2026 | 61.0% | 8,971 | 58 | 76.9% |
| March 2026 | 62.6% | 9,444 | 85 | 77.1% |
| February 2026 | 56.0% | 8,288 | 219 | 74.1% |
| January 2026 | 54.2% | 8,979 | 328 | 72.5% |
| December 2025 | 56.7% | 9,074 | 137 | 73.8% |
| November 2025 | 57.7% | 8,866 | 155 | 74.2% |
| October 2025 | 55.8% | 9,562 | 112 | 74.2% |
| September 2025 | 57.6% | 8,897 | 113 | 75.1% |
Diagnostic tests
| Test | Waiting list | Waiting under 6 weeks | Waiting 13+ weeks | England under 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI | 1,183 | 94.6% | 5 | 78.0% |
| CT | 1,009 | 97.2% | 0 | 88.8% |
| Ultrasound | 3,261 | 86.0% | 94 | 78.3% |
| Endoscopy | 575 | 73.7% | 12 | 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, 43,165 people were waiting to start consultant-led treatment at Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust. Half had waited less than 11.6 weeks (England: 12.2 weeks) and 70.1% had waited under 18 weeks, 4.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other - Medicals | 4,239 | 10.2 | 76.0% | 30 | 10.7 |
| Cardiology | 4,057 | 12.5 | 67.7% | 4 | 11.9 |
| Ear Nose and Throat | 3,965 | 15.1 | 60.6% | 36 | 15.4 |
| General Surgery | 3,847 | 14.2 | 61.8% | 22 | 12.8 |
| Gynaecology | 3,313 | 10.7 | 77.7% | 1 | 14.2 |
| Oral Surgery | 2,998 | 17.6 | 51.1% | 18 | 16.4 |
| Dermatology | 2,955 | 8.2 | 82.1% | 1 | 10.5 |
| Ophthalmology | 2,771 | 7.8 | 86.0% | 0 | 10.4 |
Royal United Hospitals Bath: 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 |
| Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 61.8% | 81.0% | 10.9 |
Towns served
Frequently asked questions
What are A&E waiting times like at Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust?
In September 2026, 56.7% 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 United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust?
43,165 people were waiting to start consultant-led treatment at the end of August 2026, with a median wait of 11.6 weeks. 154 had waited over a year.
How long is the MRI scan wait at Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust?
94.6% of the 1,183 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.