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
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust waiting times
Latest NHS England figures for A&E, diagnostic tests and planned treatment at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, in the North East and Yorkshire region.
A&E
In September 2026, 77.2% of the 18,947 people attending A&E at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust were admitted, transferred or discharged within 4 hours. That is 2.8 points above the England average of 74.4% and 2.0 points above the North East and Yorkshire average of 75.2%. It ranks 29 of 120 trusts with a major A&E in England and 8 of 22 in North East and Yorkshire (1 = highest share within 4 hours). At the main emergency department (type 1), 47.8% spent 4 hours or less, against 60.6% across England. 2,600 patients were admitted as emergencies through A&E, and 18 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 75.6% (January 2026) to 81.9% (July 2026); it is up 0.6 points since September 2025.
South Tees Hospitals: % 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 | 77.2% | 18,947 | 18 | 74.4% |
| August 2026 | 78.5% | 19,135 | 5 | 75.0% |
| July 2026 | 81.9% | 20,256 | 3 | 75.4% |
| June 2026 | 78.4% | 19,691 | 3 | 75.0% |
| May 2026 | 80.5% | 19,510 | 10 | 75.7% |
| April 2026 | 78.7% | 18,846 | 31 | 76.9% |
| March 2026 | 80.0% | 19,913 | 6 | 77.1% |
| February 2026 | 77.6% | 17,156 | 35 | 74.1% |
| January 2026 | 75.6% | 18,757 | 58 | 72.5% |
| December 2025 | 78.5% | 19,287 | 11 | 73.8% |
| November 2025 | 77.7% | 18,654 | 24 | 74.2% |
| October 2025 | 77.3% | 18,871 | 24 | 74.2% |
| September 2025 | 76.6% | 18,348 | 28 | 75.1% |
Diagnostic tests
| Test | Waiting list | Waiting under 6 weeks | Waiting 13+ weeks | England under 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI | 2,156 | 85.7% | 44 | 78.0% |
| CT | 887 | 99.2% | 0 | 88.8% |
| Ultrasound | 3,158 | 99.1% | 1 | 78.3% |
| Endoscopy | 1,087 | 85.8% | 53 | 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, 58,458 people were waiting to start consultant-led treatment at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Half had waited less than 12.2 weeks (England: 12.2 weeks) and 66.1% had waited under 18 weeks, 0.9 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 | 7,449 | 12.9 | 61.7% | 231 | 10.7 |
| Other - Surgicals | 7,165 | 13.6 | 60.2% | 112 | 11.4 |
| Ear Nose and Throat | 6,967 | 16.1 | 54.9% | 41 | 15.4 |
| Trauma and Orthopaedic | 5,592 | 12.4 | 67.5% | 41 | 13.9 |
| Urology | 4,179 | 12.2 | 65.9% | 53 | 12.2 |
| Ophthalmology | 4,090 | 10.2 | 78.6% | 3 | 10.4 |
| Gynaecology | 3,387 | 13.7 | 62.7% | 25 | 14.2 |
| Dermatology | 3,125 | 12.3 | 64.0% | 19 | 10.5 |
South Tees Hospitals: median RTT wait (weeks) England
Other trusts in North East and Yorkshire
Frequently asked questions
What are A&E waiting times like at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?
In September 2026, 77.2% 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 South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?
58,458 people were waiting to start consultant-led treatment at the end of August 2026, with a median wait of 12.2 weeks. 730 had waited over a year.
How long is the MRI scan wait at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?
85.7% of the 2,156 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.